red snapper on a bed of lobster risotto, with scallops and shrimp
(if I ever find myself on death row, this is so my last meal)
Before the incident that shall not be spoken of again (but feel free to blog and @ the crap out of it: @hotel_preston), a group of twenty-four amazing, talented and wonderful women had an amazing, talented and wonderful meal at The New Orleans Manor.
If you’re visiting the Nashville area, check this place out. Jazz music serenades you upon arrival, the service is beyond superb (CLAUDE!), the bartender has a heavy hand and the food…I have no words. They “garnish” with shrimp and scallops – and not those wannabe scallops either! Garnish! … ‘nough said. (That lead pic is my dinner, taken seconds before I licked my plate clean and then made a move on Marcy’s.)
What started out as the usual “OMG, I don’t see any dinner listed on the Blissdom ‘09 schedule, I could very well starve to death” quickly turned into an emailing spree to any and all Ohio bloggers Shannan and I were familiar with. Upon arrival, the numbers grew as did the geography. I mean you say “food” and “Ohio” in the same sentence and the people knock each other down to get a seat at that table baby. By the time it was all said and done, two dozen sexy dames, from nearly every.state.in.the.union came together for a feast.
That’s me before dinner – pic taken by the lovely Jenny at Mommin’ It Up!
I wanted to give a shout out to them and introduce them to you incase you’re living under a rock and haven’t surfed lately (What the hell do you do all day anyway? I know how busy you must be.):
Marcy Stretching A Buck
Shannan Mommy Bits (no, not those bits!)
Jennifer Playgroups Are No Place For Children
Christina A Mommy Story
Heather Domestic Extraordinaire
Dawn Kaiser Alex
Victoria Vdog & Little Man
Tricia Once A Month Mom
Cortney Once A Month Mom
Erin 5 Dollar Dinners
Emily Mommin It Up
Jenny Mommin It Up
Carrie Money Saving Methods
Kelly MrsCPA
Heather Queen of Shake Shake
Shari Crazed Mommy
Julia HookedOnHouses
Andrea Mommysnacks
Mrs. Flinger Mrs. Flinger
Angie The Arthur Clan
Amy Living Locurto
Kate A Simple Walk
Toni The Happy Housewife
And well, me!
If I’ve forgotten anyone, please forgive me, but I tried really, really hard and even drew a diagram of the seating arrangements.
(psst: Emily at Mommin’ It Up went the extra mile and listed everyone’s twitter name too so check it out!)
You can get a taste of the fun we had if you click here and here to Mrs. CPA’s most wonderful video clips (holla Flip – we love ya!). And pics here and here and here and here. I’m sure there are more but things just can’t be handed to you people so easily…sheez, make a little effort, would ya?
I can’t wait to see everyone again and just a reminder: Romance without Finance is Ignorance. Words to live by Claude, words to live by.
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February 11, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Andi - udandi
I love that you have a button to the #elevator incident! I probably shouldn’t admit this, but the dead man eating blog is a workplace fave so I like knowing what your last meal would be (not that I ever want to see you on death row!).
February 11, 2009 at 6:08 pm
The Happy Housewife
and why did I not order what you had… that looks amazing. The pasta was great too though… just means I will have to eat there again! Thanks for organizing the whole she-bang. It was such a fun night, my face hurt from laughing so hard!
Toni
February 12, 2009 at 8:16 am
sandy toe
I love those little Debbie snacks…BUT I must eat 3 to feel satisfied so it becomes a 300 calorie snack for me
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-sandy toe
February 12, 2009 at 10:29 am
StretchingaBuck
Amy – I LOVED getting to meet you! Thanks so much for organizing our awesome night out! Can’t wait to see you again (hopefully) soon!
Marcy
February 12, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Shash
I LOVED Claude!! Totally rocked my socks! It was a fantastic dinner, made even better by spending it with all my new, lovely friends. If you are going to BlogHer, we need to do something like this again. Was the perfect end to a wonderful conference. Now I just need you lovely ladies to move here to Orlando and be my neighbors! YAY!!!
February 13, 2009 at 6:15 pm
mommysnacks
Amy..you are officially HILARIOUS!!! I can’t wait to see you and Shannan again at the end of the month!!!
February 17, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Christina
I had that same dinner, and it was probably the best thing I’ve ever eaten. You really picked a winner of a restaurant for dinner, Amy! I think I’m nominating you for choosing all dinner locations in Chicago for BlogHer.
February 22, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Dawn
I still think it should be Romance without Finance is Abstinance.
March 4, 2009 at 8:43 am
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