Chip: Larisa and I were chatting about Richmond. Should we make a dinner reservation for everyone now since it's coming up fast? I'm happy to call - just need to know how many and any restaurant recommendations???
Linda H. replied:
Chiming in from Cary - the restaurant can accommodate 60 of us. Attention Richmond Runners! Like food? Like pasta? We have Friday night pre-race carb-loading reservations. I tried to get a hotel buffet planned, but it was either 1. booked (the Marriott) or 2. too expensive (the Hilton next door.) We have reservations at 5 pm at a very accommodating Italian restaurant, Arianna's Italian Grill and Pizza. It's located 2.5 miles from the Richmond Marriott, at 700 N. Sheppard St. http://ariannasgrill.com/ Details: 1. The reservation is for 5 pm. That's the latest they could schedule for such a large group. 2. They can accommodate no more than 60 of us. (We have over 70 people running Richmond, NC and VA clubs combined.) Please respond and send me your food order as soon as you can to guarantee your spot. 3. We'll be taking up a majority of their restaurant. 4. They have a good amount of parking behind their building, but there's plenty on the streets nearby. 5. They'll let us pay separate bills, and will add an 18% gratuity - to be paid Friday night after the meal. 6. In order to help expedite our service and food preparation so we don't have to wait long for our dinner, I'll be taking food orders in advance. I'll take everyone's food order and send to them 24 hours in advance, this way they can get items prepped.