1705 Prime....

In preparation for this years End of Year Celebration, we always start looking at restaurants and venues in April/May and get a confirmed location by June.  This year Rafel and Gilberto are heading up the search.  Rafel had brought up 1705 Prime which is the location that he had his wedding reception.  It used to be a restaurant/bar but has closed and now they rent out space and also house their catering company there.  The owners actually own a few other spots in Raleigh.  I asked Rafel if we could go for a food 'tasting' wihle we discussed options for that venue.  When he called they actually schedule tastings once a month and its totally free-beer, wine, drinks, and food.  So we put our names down and tonight was the night.

The food was incredible.  They had so much, that most of us didn't even have enough room to 'sample' all of it.  That was all of us EXCEPT Gilberto.  He definately ate like a King.

Even on his second plate full.  It was still good.

Very nice place.  Not really sure one total number.  The main room seats around 130.  We had close to 150 last year.  So not sure how thats going to work.  But we will work the numbers and see.

Everyone seemed to filter out after dinner and dessert.  We took some pics outside, but Gilberto was having trouble with the auto-focus camera.  So I had to show him, how to take a picture......

Not too bad.  They clean up pretty well, huh?  They are really taking an active role in the party planning this year.  I can't wait to see how it all turns out.  For some reason, I don't think Ill have to worry!

This picture turned out pretty good.  Im not sure why everyone wanted to stand behind me.  I felt like they had put a sign in front of me....

Rafel is such a great guy.  I have learned more about him in the last month, than I have the entire time he's worked here.  Somethings I have learned I can't post.  We will just leave it at that.

Renee can sure take pictures with an auto-focus camera. ha ha... Actually she was showing Gilberto exactly HOW to do it.

Ok, Renee, I think he gets it now.  Enough with the pics!

We do clean up well, especially after working 12 hours.  But dinner was great the food was totally awesome.  Great company and learned of another option for the End of Year Celebration.