Posts by Anthony Hill40

Nicole Watson said:That’s actually exactly what my sister told me 😢 as for that other guy people keep recommending on here, I have zero interest in reaching out. If I just Google "summer hits," I can find plenty of good tracks myself 😁

We had dupli spinning for us, and I couldn't agree more with those sentiments. He plays exactly what you coordinate with him beforehand, and honestly, he kept the dance floor packed with everyone from the older crowd to the younger generation from start to finish. The guy knows how to create an incredible atmosphere—his ability to interact with the room is just wild because he reads the crowd perfectly, and everyone was absolutely loving it!

Hi everyone!
Does anyone happen to know what time the course in San Diego actually starts? I managed to find the schedule, but it only lists the dates without specifying the exact hours!
Also, does anyone know where they're holding it? Is it at the church or in some other community space? I’d love to swing by and check it out since the course kicks off tomorrow!

boldtiger8 said:Here is my two cents regarding Nirsa. I was there with a friend for a party back in September this year. The venue itself is actually quite nice; there were about 180 of us and it didn't feel crowded—there was plenty of room to dance. They also have a terrace opening near the kitchen area so you can step outside, and smoking is allowed inside the hall. Someone mentioned the risotto was amazing, and they weren't kidding—the black risotto was fantastic. However, the prosciutto was too thin and orange, the cheese was tasteless, and the French fries were bland. While the meat in the traditional stew and the drink were excellent, the gnocchi were terrible—totally artificial and rubbery. I didn't try the lamb, but everyone else seemed satisfied. Our waitress was fast, polite, and great, so considering the price point, it wasn't a bad experience overall. But seriously, stay away from the appetizers and those gnocchi. Taking everything into account, it was okay, but my partner and I decided to cross Nirsa off our list entirely; I'd rather pay more elsewhere if it means better quality. 🙂 🙂

On another note, does anyone have experience with the Pirate restaurant from the last year or two? I heard the owner changed. I went back in 2009 and it wasn't good... does anyone know how it is now?

Oh man, thank you so much for the heads-up! We were just about to put down a deposit for the hall tomorrow! 😁 😁 😁
We're going to sleep on it and think it over, because the quality of the food is absolutely vital to me! On the other hand, John Doe offers fantastic food and service for a much, much lower price, but the location is such a headache for us! Ugh, what a dilemma!

I’d love to hear everyone's thoughts on dining at John Doe—has anyone been there recently? I'm curious about everything from the food quality to the service and just the general vibe. From what I can tell, the owner seems like a really genuine, easygoing guy who's open to chatting and making things work, which is a huge plus! The pricing is definitely much more reasonable than other spots I've looked at, but I'm still feeling a little bit hesitant about the location and the overall atmosphere of the place.

Paul King5 said:Got the freshest scoop on Nirsa. I think the seat is around $36, the food is incredible—honestly, I haven’t had a better risotto at any wedding I've been to... just perfect. The hall is beautiful, dance floor is a good size too, not too big or small. Pretty sure the couple gets a free night at their hotel in the same building.
The only thing that bugged me was the staff. As soon as they saw people starting to head out, they jumped straight into clearing tables. It would've been nicer to let everyone finish up first. There were four of us left at our table, and the waitress came over to grab our dessert right then. I actually yelled at her to just leave it on the table. A bit annoying, but overall, Nirsa is really solid.

Thanks so much for sharing that! Apparently, the price per chair is going up to $38 next year. I'm honestly feeling such a massive sense of indecision right now because we found another venue that's $8 cheaper! That said, you can't deny that the space at NIRS is truly top-tier.

Does anyone happen to have a contact number for a DJ for a summer party?
Thanks!

Hey everyone!
I was wondering if anyone could give me some "fresh" intel on a few local spots: Executor, Andrea, or Gašpić Solin?
I’m mostly looking for the lowdown on their service and the quality of the food, since I have a decent idea of the pricing. I actually stopped by Nirsa recently and thought the place looked fantastic, but I noticed some chatter on the forums about past issues, so I wanted to see if things have smoothed out lately!
As for Gašpić, I’ve heard the food is absolutely top-tier even if the atmosphere isn't exactly breathtaking—which honestly works for me given how convenient the location is!