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 - 22 answers

New Orleans Thanksgiving for out of towners? Restaurant recommendations needed! [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on Sep 6, 2009 - 7 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

What's on the dinner table at your Polish Easter celebration? [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb on Feb 24, 2008 - 11 answers

A few years ago, I read about a dating service in NYC where potential mates got together for some sort of dinner or dinner party. At the time, there was a high ratio of women to men, because men who were looking for "the quick score" weren't interested in the service. Does anybody know the name of this service?
posted by Sloop John B on Feb 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Anyone have good questions you have asked to upper management in a similar situation? [more inside]
posted by jseven on Feb 4, 2008 - 15 answers

My professional association wants to hold a dinner meeting at a restaurant or hotel near the Perimeter Mall area in Atlanta, Georgia. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good location that won't cost us an arm and a leg?
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Jan 25, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get my husband to the dinner table? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 24, 2008 - 47 answers

Friend with three-hour layover in SF -- help me with dinner logistics. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Jan 24, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm having vegans over for dinner. Vegans that know how to cook. Foodie vegans. Hip, cool, foodie vegans. Did I mention that I am not a vegan, vegetarian or hip? [more inside]
posted by brinkzilla on Jan 19, 2008 - 34 answers

For those who have 4, 5, 6 or more meals a day, what do you call your meals? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Jan 8, 2008 - 29 answers

Salt and pepper shakers: Does the salt or the pepper go in the shaker with more holes? And does the salt or the pepper go in the shaker with bigger holes? [more inside]
posted by rawredmeat on Dec 25, 2007 - 46 answers