(Web master's comment: "I believe that President Hal Quigley has been spotted attending about every RCSM event! Amazing!)
Buca di Beppo is tucked away on Second Street between
Santa Monica Blvd. and Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, and dining there
was
somewhat like dining in the home of a gracious Italian family. Photos of presumed relatives and Italian celebrities such
as Gina Lollabrigida, Sofia Loren, Frank
Sinatra and the Pope adorn the walls along with treasured knick-knacks.
(The former Pussy Cat
Theater is decorated in a style that is worth a visit. Trust me...such class!)
Members of our Rotary Club decided to try out this fairly
new restaurant in early June. The generous portions were presented family style by
outstanding servers. We selected a menu which included
garlic bread with mozzarella cheese, crispy, thin-crust pizza,
eggplant parmigiana, canelloni filled with a delicate meat sauce, perfectly
cooked green beans and creamy tiramisu for dessert.
The reasonable price also included coffee, tea or
soft drinks. Alcoholic beverages were additional, but it seems to me that
President Hal wanted everyone to be in an extra good mood, so he ordered wine
for all.
In attendance were our members--gregarious yet
tame for Rotarians--Hal and Kai-Li Quigley, Sara
Frank, Pat and George Collins, Dee, Jim and Jamie Menzies, Bill
Randall, Dave and Ann Rimer, Paul and Jennifer Gaulke, Steve
Eorio, Bill and Dolores Fritzche, Diane Margolin
(Chair), J.R. and Grace Dzubak (President of the Venice-Marina
Rotary Club) plus two other friends. Karim Jaude came by for dessert.
If you missed our dinner and would like to experience a culinary experience like no other, call 58-PASTA for reservations.
-- Diane
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Shown starting left Ann and Dave Rimer, Kai-Li
and Hal Quigley, Bill Randle, Pat and George Collins.
(Web master's comment: "I believe that President Hal Quigley has been spotted attending about every RCSM event! Amazing!)
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| Shown starting left Paul and Jennifer Gaulke, Karim Jaude, and Steve Eorio. |
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Shown starting right Dolores and Bill Fritzche, Jamie, Dee and Jim Menzies. |
Thank you Chair Person Diane Margolin for planning and putting together such a great night for all.