A Birthday Built for Two
Update: The time and location have been changed due to difficulties scheduling such a large group at Sapporo. Check out the revised event details.
Before you get enthralled, disillusioned, or otherwise distracted, know this: it is important that you RSVP by Friday March 22nd at 5:00pm if you would like to attend. Use the comments for this post to accept our invitation or send me an e-mail. Thank you.
"Kelly and Jonas turn 22; UKAZU Crew Gathers in Wild Celebration."
That's what the newspapers will run on Saturday morning after we've finished our party on Friday night. It's been a while since we hit the town like gangbusters and I think it's time we flex our skills again. I've talked to Kelly and Jonas and they're ready. We've made plans. Get your shirt pressed, your shoes shined, and stack some paper -- we're out to prove that 22 isn't the beginning of the end, it's mo betta.
The Game Plan: We are starting the night at 6:30pm at Sapporo. This restaurant is one of the hottest spots in the valley and unlike its North Scottsdale counterpart Barcelona, Sapporo has received rave reviews for its food. Sapporo has three executive chefs and each is responsible for one portion of the three-part menu that contains pacific rim, sushi, and teppanyaki cuisine. Sapporo is also known for having one of the most charming and skilled waiters in the southwest, BJ Ho, in its employ. After dinner we will head into downtown Scottsdale, just in time to get the party started.
I believe in full disclosure: This evening will not be cheap. Dinners at Sapporo generally cost $15-30, and drinks are, of course, extra. Before you lay rubber in search of the comfort offered by a nearby value meal, consider the occasion and loosen the iron-clad grip on your billfold. None of us are rich, but we're gonna part with some hard earned cash in the name of celebration. Personally, I can't think of a better way to spend money. Sapporo is regarded as one of a kind in the valley, and the experience will be fun because it will be unique. Kelly and Jonas will understand if you can't make it to dinner, but they still might hold it against you. Forever.
The details for you kids taking notes:
Who: Everyone and everyone's friends. Really. You're only afraid of going out to dinner with that big ukazu group the first time. After that it's butter on a roll, baby. We're nice to newbies, and even when we're not, we still make them cry. I mean, smile.
What: We'll sit down to a big, flossy dinner and then we'll hit the town.
Where: Sapporo for dinner and then downtown Scottsdale for some partying. [ MAP ]
When: Friday, March 29th at 6:30pm.
Why: Meet me at Sapporo and I'll show you.
Links:
Yahoo! Map
New Times Review
Comments
Handlin' my bizness, my biznass! Roll out!
I'll be in the heazy, fo' sheazy.
Posted by: Paul P | March 18, 2002 03:45 PM
Paul, you can handle my bizness and biznass if you want, but you're gonna have to wait 'til after dinner. I get scared when I see 'dem big teppanyaki knives.
Posted by: Jason | March 18, 2002 08:02 PM
We're not sitting at the teppan tables.
Posted by: Paul P | March 18, 2002 08:19 PM
It don't matter. You still can't touch my biznuts in the restuarant.
Posted by: Jason | March 18, 2002 09:09 PM
wouldn't miss it!!! especially since there is a chance miss daley may be my future roomate ;-) hey we could get up and do "POP & LOCK" every morning kelly :-)
Posted by: Jenn | March 19, 2002 01:25 AM
I am taking Kelly out for Chipotle.
Posted by: eurotrash | March 19, 2002 06:09 AM
Jenna is in. Still can't figure out the website. Sigh.
Posted by: Paul P | March 19, 2002 09:21 AM
YAY! I'm so excited! But Alex, I DON'T LIKE CHIPOTLE!!! :( Please come to Sapporo instead! :P Jenn, I'm totally down with POP & LOCK in the mornings, but I think Jason needs to be in on that too, because he's been wanting to do that FOREVER! Although THEN kind of dreams would he have? :)
Posted by: Kelly | March 19, 2002 12:50 PM
Pauly, I'm won't be able to make it to dinner, but I wanna know where you're going later so that I can meet up with you!
Posted by: Dixie | March 19, 2002 02:24 PM
Oh, yeah, I don't want Kelly and Jonas lifting a finger to plan their birthdays, so I'm gonna RSVP them.
Posted by: Paul P | March 19, 2002 03:42 PM
Kelly and Jonas will be at dinner. Thank you.
Posted by: Paul P | March 19, 2002 03:43 PM
(cue trumpets) Meredyth and Jena will also be in attendance. Thank you.
Posted by: Paul P | March 19, 2002 04:47 PM
a party? i a SO in! need more pics for the scrapbook, right kel? jonas and kelly-get ready to par-tay! YOU ROCK ;-)
Posted by: beth | March 19, 2002 09:25 PM
Scrapbookin' = favorite hobby of all the cool kids.
Posted by: Jason | March 19, 2002 10:32 PM
Nine counting Beth. Boo-yah. Keep signin' up party people.
Posted by: Paul P | March 19, 2002 11:10 PM
Hey...don't knock it 'til you've tried it! And you're treading on thin ice, Mister Leubner! For sure, Beth! This being "caught up" thing is not cool! I was planning on doing a table dance on the flaming teppanyaki table, which would have made for some great pics, however, we're not eating at the teppan tables, but I'm sure there will be plenty of other good photo opps!
Posted by: Kelly | March 19, 2002 11:12 PM
paul, i know this is far in advance, but i say you plan a "SCRAPBOOKING" party for jason's 22nd birthday...we all know that is what you boys really want deep-down inside...we'll have tons of "POP & LOCK" pictures by then!
Posted by: jenn | March 20, 2002 09:39 AM
I think Pop & Lock is a myth. I have yet to see these storied video cassettes. Produce the tapes and we shall consider the scrapbooking.
Posted by: Paul P | March 20, 2002 12:20 PM
Lutz via e-mail makes 10.
Posted by: Paul P | March 20, 2002 10:07 PM
POP & LOCK exists! Just check for the tape on beth's desk...darin doesn't fail to produce!
Posted by: BoomBoom | March 20, 2002 10:49 PM
Mike Malainar & Ben Engelby are in.
Pop & Lock <-- What's that?
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 08:56 AM
Fiesta, C. makes 13. Shakka-laka boom.
Posted by: Paul P | March 21, 2002 11:41 AM
Scott Moran and his lady; Charlie Cheever signed on today too.
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 01:51 PM
16 then, I suppose. Shibby.
Posted by: Paul P | March 21, 2002 02:48 PM
Ron Vinluan is in, too.
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 04:09 PM
Josh Hammer makes eighteen.
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 04:23 PM
Scott Schafer = 19
Mary B = 20
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 07:59 PM
Bob, and his fiance Casey, Wilkinson = 22
Posted by: Jonas | March 21, 2002 08:22 PM
Brett makes it 23. Yikes. Big dinner.
Posted by: Paul P | March 21, 2002 10:42 PM
+ Matt Tieman
Posted by: Jonas | March 22, 2002 07:26 AM
Alex and Stephanie. Alex lives day to day, however, and his spontaneous, nomadic, hedonistic lifestyle might find him in another part of the country on a moment's notice, so we'll keep our fingers crossed that he will actually show up. 26?
Posted by: Paul P | March 22, 2002 01:28 PM
Shewmake and Shane also said they're in. Aye-dios-mio, that's veinte-ocho.
Posted by: Paul P | March 22, 2002 01:29 PM
Chris RSVP'd. 29 well-wishers. Hot-damn.
Posted by: Paul P | March 22, 2002 03:48 PM