to dinner party or not to dinner party? [more inside]
posted by janelikes on Dec 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me find a mid-priced restaurant in Brooklyn for New Years dinner! [more inside]
posted by theflash on Dec 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Going out for Christmas Eve dinner for two or possibly three people, in Portland OR. I realize I'll have to book a table in advance. The question is WHERE? [more inside]
posted by pdxgirl42 on Dec 14, 2009 - 11 answers

This Christmas, I'm giving everyone the gift of delicious and healthy home-cooked meals, but I'm blanking on how to wrap and/or present them at the Christmas Eve festivities. Everything will be pre-frozen, which probably rules out putting them by the tree with the other gifts, and the only other solution I can think of is leaving them in my car and letting everyone take theirs on the way home, which is lame. There must be a better way. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Dec 2, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me find a great Long Beach or North Orange County restaurant for my rehearsal dinner. [more inside]
posted by theexpgen on Nov 30, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving. I have zero idea what I'm doing. Advice, s'il vous plait! [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Nov 20, 2009 - 46 answers

What should I serve as dessert after a heavy risotto dinner? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Nov 18, 2009 - 39 answers

NYC Food Filter: I am leaving New York City and want to get some great Italian food in the Bronx's version of Little Italy on Arthur Avenue before I go. What are your favorites? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Nov 17, 2009 - 8 answers

While visiting San Antonio last month, I ate at Liberty Bar on Metafilter's recommendation and fell deeply in love with their warm lentil salad. I would love to recreate it at home for a fantastic winter dinner. Please help me do so. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Nov 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Where can I make a last minute (Saturday, 7PM) dinner reservation for a group of 15 in NW DC? My original plan fell through! [more inside]
posted by Loto on Nov 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Where to go for a fancypants Montreal dinner on short notice? Details inside... [more inside]
posted by alleycat01 on Nov 3, 2009 - 23 answers

New Orleans Thanksgiving for out of towners? Restaurant recommendations needed! [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on Sep 6, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for a caterer for a small dinner party at a house in Napa THIS weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday, 6-8 people, near Silverado, no dietary restrictions. What options exist, or where would be a good place to look?
posted by cali on Sep 1, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm a complete novice cook, but I'm cooking salmon tagliatelle for my girlfriend on her birthday. I've made it twice for myself but I think it could be better... [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Aug 29, 2009 - 18 answers

How far ahead can I buy farmer's market produce? [more inside]
posted by faeuboulanger on Aug 28, 2009 - 10 answers

When someone invites you to dinner or a party at their house, is there a tactful way to indicate that you can't bring anything, or to prevent them from asking? [more inside]
posted by venividivici on Aug 25, 2009 - 20 answers

Making dinner tonight for a lady friend - Need suggestions! [more inside]
posted by OuttaHere on Aug 17, 2009 - 12 answers

What is a proper gift to bring a same-sex Parisian couple when invited to dinner? [more inside]
posted by tarthur on Aug 2, 2009 - 14 answers

Teach me how to be a great host. I'm hosting a dinner party for my SO's birthday in September. Give me some tips to make everyone (including the birthday boy and ME) feel relaxed and happy. [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Jul 20, 2009 - 22 answers

Bachelor weekend in Vegas - looking for a place that has great food and scantily clad waitresses. Not a strip club. Better than Hooters. Would be eating dinner there. [more inside]
posted by alrightokay on Jul 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Seeking great food in Frederick, MD area! We're looking for one or two tasty places to 'cater' (i.e., takeout) our small, laid back rehearsal dinner north of Frederick. Preferably casual food with a regional flavor. The internets are not offering up a lot--can you help? [more inside]
posted by xaire on Jul 9, 2009 - 8 answers

CoolCasualNotExpensiveEatinginDallasFilter: Its my wifes bday today and a few of us want to go out to dinner to celebrate. Unfortunately none of us have alot to spend. Any Suggestions? Looking for a cool place to eat with good food, good drinks, and good atmosphere. We are coming from Richardson also so we dont want to drive to far. No further than downtown. Thanks in advance. Also....The average age of all of us is 31.
posted by flipmiester99 on Jun 20, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm 25 and starting to cook - What? Where do I get it? Why? [more inside]
posted by designbyme on Jun 17, 2009 - 59 answers

DFWAnniversaryFilter: Poor planning on my part but its me and the old ladys 8th year anniversary. Im struggling with a place to take her to dinner tonight, i could use any and all suggestions. We love Roy's in Plano however i was just trying to think outside of the box a bit. BTW...We are located in N. Dallas around the 75/190 area.
posted by lateriser on Apr 21, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking to make an April Fool's day dinner, where dinner looks like dessert. We already have the idea of a meatloaf "cake" with mashed potato icing. Do you have any ideas for side dishes that also look like dessert?
posted by nalyd on Mar 28, 2009 - 18 answers

In addition to the main (meat or fish) part of the main course, what else should there be in an ordinary weekday family evening meal (excluding appetizer and dessert)? When I was growing up, I think we usually had meat and two vegetables, one of which was usually (but not necessarily) a generic starch: potatoes or rice. Now I'm not so sure. [more inside]
posted by feelinggood on Mar 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Where's a good place to hold a casual, catered event for about 30 people in Rochester, New York? [more inside]
posted by dehowell on Mar 13, 2009 - 3 answers

What should we cook for dinner tomorrow? We're vegetarians, bored of curry, chilli and pasta with sauce. [more inside]
posted by teraspawn on Mar 10, 2009 - 34 answers

I need more ideas for "game night" food! I've done curry and chili in the past, and am tossing around lasagna and gumbo as possibilities in the future, but want more options. Since every cooking question is special, there is [more inside]
posted by itesser on Feb 26, 2009 - 14 answers

PorkFilter: give me your recipes for our tasty piggy friends. [more inside]
posted by dirtynumbangelboy on Feb 26, 2009 - 29 answers

I work three nights a week. What can I bring for dinner? I love to cook, but I can't seem to come up with dinners that are small and easy to pack, don't require refrigeration, and are moderately healthy. [more inside]
posted by k8lin on Jan 27, 2009 - 14 answers

I have in my possession a large cut of beef called a round roast. What is it (pot roast, maybe?) and how do I cook it - tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Dec 24, 2008 - 18 answers

RestaurantFilter: Restaurant Recommendations for NYC on Saturday evening (13Dec2008), around the Broadhurst Theatre - near W44th St. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by lonemantis on Dec 8, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I have a Christmas dinner delivered anonymously? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to give dinner parties! But I don't know how. Please give me all your tips and secrets. Three limitations: I am not a fabulous cook, and don't have a ton of free time, and my social group is really diffuse (ie most of my friends only know me and none of my other friends).
posted by footnote on Nov 16, 2008 - 19 answers

What's a not so expensive place to eat on a Sunday night, 9PM close to Madison Square Garden? I know you want to say Korean - but it's not an option. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Nov 16, 2008 - 23 answers

Menu/recipes for a cooking party? [more inside]
posted by CaptApollo on Sep 26, 2008 - 11 answers

I need your recommendations for steakhouses in the D.C./Northern Virginia area. [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Sep 18, 2008 - 15 answers

What is this drawing/painting/print I saw? It is in Grendel's Den at Harvard Square. It involves dog and a fancy dinner. [more inside]
posted by comatose on Aug 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I've begun to dread eating dinner in my apartment, thanks to my frisky cat and lack of proper eating space. What can help? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid on Aug 23, 2008 - 26 answers

How to turn East Village apartment into 'speakeasy joint' for dinner parties [more inside]
posted by dvjtj on Aug 16, 2008 - 7 answers

We're looking for dinner music for our wedding reception in a week! More behind the cut... [more inside]
posted by irishkitten on Aug 16, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm planning a wedding rehearsal dinner for about 100 guests. Besides the usual wine service I'd like to do something different and do a beer pairing menu. There are four courses total, but guests have multiple options for each course. I think the logistics of serving will limit us to one beer (about 6 oz) per course regardless of food selection, which is the tricky part. [more inside]
posted by RobotVoodooPower on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Who and how much should I tip at a catered dinner event that I planned? [more inside]
posted by sarahnade on May 13, 2008 - 5 answers

My sister and I would like to take our mom out for dinner on Mother's Day. My sister is moving to Des Moines that day, and doesn't know anything about the area yet. My parents will be coming out to help with the moving, and I'll be making the trip as well, but the morning is going to be filled with driving a moving truck, so we'd like to do dinner. Any suggestions on a nice, interesting place to take her? We're open on cuisines.
posted by chriswarren on Apr 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommendations for dinner near-ish the Pantages Theater in LA? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Apr 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me come up with a name for a spring fundraiser dinner for a farm alliance [more inside]
posted by special-k on Mar 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me match meat dishes.. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Mar 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I will be hosting a Japanese dinner party on Sunday night. What should my main course be? [more inside]
posted by indiebass on Feb 28, 2008 - 25 answers

Should I bring wine to a "communal dinner?" [more inside]
posted by Enroute on Feb 28, 2008 - 21 answers