COSTA MESA: Soup Dumplings (XLBs) Lunch at Paradise Dynasty
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IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY: ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 48-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
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IMPORTANT EVENT INFO:
• We will meet by the main entrance shortly before 10:00 am. Please don't be late, or they won't seat us until our entire party is present.
• Lunch here is expected to be around $45 or more, depending on how much food we order, any drinks you may order, tax, and at least 20% gratuity. Please bring at least $60 in cash (small denominations are preferred) to cover your share of the meal. However, if necessary, I can accept payments via Zelle (which, unlike PayPal or Venmo, does not charge a service fee).
• Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their own beverages. Please note that flexibility is an essential part of family-style dining, and if you wish to attend, you must be open to the group/AO's ordering choices. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. Most of the dishes we order will be at least moderately spicy. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. Additionally, if you have any dietary restrictions or ingredients you prefer not to consume, you may want to consider skipping this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group.
• PARKING INFO: Parking within the plaza is available. Street parking is available. Be sure to read all signs for any parking restrictions.