November 13th is our annual Antinori wine dinner. Seating is limited so if your debating on joining us, think no more and call for your reservation.
Also, Decembers' open dates (for your holiday party) are becoming scarce. If you interested in having your party with us, we have a new set of selections that can be tailored to your event and guests.
Thom Naylor
For the next few weeks in the blog I'm going to highlight some different aspects (people,places,events etc.) of the restaurant and catering. Sometimes it is fun to look into our past to see how to approach our future. And sometimes these anecdotes are just too good to be forgotten. Hope you enjoy!
As you sit at the bar and look around, have drink, and talk to Richard (our bartender for 33years) you'll soon find out why you are important to us. It's the stories,food and drink that we share among friends (possibly someone from out of town). It's the brass plaques adorning the paneled walls and caricatures on the bulkhead. Eventually the time will come when Richard will tease you, and it will happen. Trust me. Then you will have secured your spot in this history.
This month on October 27th, don't forget the Conte Capponi Dinner. Featuring the Count and a Tuscan menu. This is a private dinner with limited seating. Call for your reservation to this intimate evening.
Looking ahead toward the holidays we just want to remind you that our dates at the restaurant fill up fast and some are already unavailable. If your looking to hold your event at one of our outside venues such as Heinz Hall, The History Center, The Children's Museum or another Uncommon Place please call our catering line at 412.281.5140. Martin, Linda and Maggie are there to oversee every detail of your upcoming event. Also, the Speaker Series at Heinz Hall has been sold out for the past performances;so, if you would like to dine in the Mozart make your reservation early.
PIctures, videos, and other goodies to follow. But for now you need to follow the tweets and maybe there's something in it for you.
Till next time, Thom Naylor
Its great to see our city get the international attention it has deserved. Our staff here at the restaurant and catering see the G-20 as buisness as usual. With the spotlight on us, PITTSBURGH is being recognized for our determination and our ability to adapt as city. Heres to our future!
Are you following our twitter? U should be! Look for more tweets to come.
Now on to some fun stuff:
The Scotch & Whiskey Dinner is set for Friday October 16th with 5 pairings (Singleton, Johnnie Walker Black, Bulleit, Oban and Crown Royal Reserve) @ 5:30 Master of Whisky (yes the spelling is correct)Michael Parducci will be here to impart his knowledge of spirts and food pairings. I know that I"m looking forward to this event! We hope you are too and can join us. $59.00 per guest
Count Caponi "villa calcinia winery" will host our ITALIAN WINE DINNER on October 27 Space will be limited...make your reservation soon! This is your opportunity to meet and dine with Florence Italy's Count Caponi. Their villa and the Caponi Library was used as the backdrop for "Hanibal"
Thank You and hope to see you soon
Thom Naylor, General Manager Common Plea Restaurant
For our first blog I thought we should keep it simple and give you as much information as possible.
Here at the restaurant we are gearing up for the Holidays (I know its early), but secure your event date — many are booked already.
Also, October is going to be a lot of fun here. We have a Scotch Tasting Dinner on October 17th with Master of Whisky Michael Parducci. Seating will be limited to 30 guests!
Count Caponi will be returning for a private dinner and conversation at the end of the month. Which we are sure will prove to be an evening once again filled with Florentine facts and lore.
And there's our annual Italian Dinner (around Columbus Day), with Banfi Winery! Look for a menu and date soon.
At Heinz Hall, Martin and his staff are ready for a new season. The Mozart Room is open for dinner and brunch during scheduled events and programs. Make your reservation to compliment your performance. Also don't forget the Hall and Mozart Room can be booked for your private events as well.
Hats off to our Catering division as they continue to make an outstanding impression at all of our events and venues. This week The Common Plea Catering put another "feather in its cap" with the NFL KICK OFF PARTY at Point State Park. Talk about an event! ALL STAR then this... whats next?
Thanks Catering for making the Common Plea a place we can all be proud to be a part of!
—Thom Naylor
