Tips for entertaining: I'd like to have more friends over to my apartment, but it's boring in here! [more inside]
posted by neca on Oct 22, 2009 - 38 answers

My first 'proper' dinner party with family, what should I serve? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 3, 2009 - 21 answers

Late summer dinner party ideas? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Aug 26, 2009 - 8 answers

How can an introvert survive and hopefully thrive while entertaining short to medium term house guests? (Long term being out of the freaking question!) [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Jun 8, 2009 - 20 answers

What are some good meals to cook for dinner parties/groups of people? What are some good cooking tips for the same? [more inside]
posted by Hartster on Mar 9, 2009 - 28 answers

I love entertaining at home, but I also love going to bed. How do I encourage my guests to leave at a reasonable time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 37 answers

Where do two foodies take a family with children in Toronto? And once we've eaten, what are the must see places for boys, 6 and 8? [more inside]
posted by gesamtkunstwerk on Jul 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for ideas for simple, make-ahead pantry-stocking recipes for things I can use as appetizers or nibbles -- spiced nuts, marinated olives, etc. I'd ideally like things I don't need to refrigerate (although I do know how to can things), but I'm also thinking of some made-ahead-and-frozen cheese cracker dough as well; I'd also like things that keep a while. I'd love to be able to just pull some crackers and bread out, grab a couple jars, and there it all is. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on May 19, 2008 - 11 answers

1 Cupcake short of a Baker's Dozen...or how to arrange 12 cupcakes on a circular plate. [more inside]
posted by richmondparker on Apr 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Dear Ask Metafilter: I'm searching for recipes from the future of the past. [more inside]
posted by hilatron on Nov 29, 2007 - 24 answers

Help me make a vegan friendly desert that doesn't taste like substitute food! [more inside]
posted by BobbyDigital on Oct 7, 2007 - 43 answers

My friends are really into good food, good wine, good conversation. How can I throw a dinner party that will knock them off their feet? I am reasonably comfortable in the kitchen, and generally don't have a problem finding decent recipes. I want the party to seem effortless and casual, like it's not something I spent all of Saturday working on, but leaves them desperate for an invite to the next one. Give me your tips!!
posted by ms.v. on Sep 3, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm going to be doing some large group entertaining in the near future and I'm curious how to go about making sure all the tables look exactly the same for that "wow" impact when people walk into the room. Are there any tips and techniques for helping keep all the tables look the same even when using several people to set them all?
posted by riverjack on Apr 1, 2007 - 12 answers

Guitar playing (and guitar listening for those who dont play) What are some good songs to entertain on the guitar that do not require singing that are comperable to 'Little Martha' by the Allman Brothers? [more inside]
posted by comatose on Feb 20, 2007 - 19 answers

Nothing better accompanies the StuporBowl than a huge pile of ribs. My problem: I need a great ribs recipe. [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Feb 1, 2007 - 17 answers

Party like it's 1956? Help plan my retro New Year's shindig. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Dec 20, 2006 - 13 answers

I want to throw my first major party and I need tips on fitting 25+ people into an apartment. [more inside]
posted by madman on Dec 1, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm looking for easy outdoor party themes and ideas. Do you have a memory of a good outdoor party? What makes an outdoor gathering memorable for you? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on May 13, 2006 - 21 answers

Dinner Parties! I'm looking for impressive recipes. How did you last knock your guests' socks off? A few minor restrictions and links to previous great threads inside. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Nov 27, 2005 - 18 answers

I'm turning 30 in October, and I want to do something interesting to celebrate. However, I don't want to make the guests have to spend a lot of money or travel long distances, and they are of varying ages and physical limitations. I'm thinking of something along the lines of "How to Host a Murder," but I'm open to pretty much anything. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Apr 25, 2005 - 4 answers