I know from when Lurch was VP, and now two years with Glenn doing the banquet - that there is never a perfect fit. Lurch's point about finding a place you can have to yourself, that will seat 250-300, and is only about $30 a plate is on the mark. It's very, very difficult. I guess that's my point - you do the best you can and then we enjoy the event, if not so much the food. Overall last year was better than the previous year, but the first year at Trail Dust (I thought, anyway) was really pretty good. Guess it depends on where you were sitting and whether or not they remembered to fully cook your steak.

To Dave G - If we charged EVERYONE up front, but many chose not to attend - imagine what a kick-ass party it would be. My choice would be the Diamond Steakhouse, thank you very much... :P "Yes, I'll have the 18 oz Porterhouse and a Lap Dance please."