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| - I've been here a few times for weddings and large family get-togethers and special occasions, and though renovated, it doesn't seem like it's changed very much in terms of decor over the last couple of decades.
I was here most recently in the fall for my cousin's wedding reception of 250-300 people. One of the areas downstairs was reserved, the banquet hall for the dinner, dancing, speeches, etc., with doors that lead to the outdoor terrace/patio area for photos, the cocktail hour, and appetizers prior to dinner.
There was an oyster bar and vodka shot station set up outside, as well as the open bar, appetizers were passed around, and later at night, this was an area for those who needed fresh air, smokers, and a midnight live BBQ and crab legs.
For dinner, there was an appetizer, choice of meat or vegetarian main course, and dessert, plus water and wine at the table, the wedding cake, fruit, and late-night specialty coffees and more desserts, with live cannoli preparation. I found the chicken breast really dry, my steak overcooked to medium-well/well and wine reduction was too salty, and the crème brûlée was cold, but much of this is to be expected with the volume they had to prepare within a short time frame, and often typical of wedding reception food. I was stuffed either way with everything else that was served, so no real complaints here.
Tons of guests, tons of food, and service was quick and accommodating. The dancefloor seemed quite small, considering the size of the hall, but again, there were so many people, and most of us were the dancing type :) Overall a great night!
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