March 2010

What to wear to an Army Dining Out?

My boyfriend is in the Army, and he has a formal Dining Out in a couple of months. I’m extremely nervous because I’ve never been to one before. A friend of mine had an old prom dress she gave to me, and my boyfriend (who HAS been to one before) said it was just fine. [...]

Equally divided checks or separate checks while dining out with a crowd?

How many of you dine with others and are tired of being taken financially advantage of when the check comes and you end up paying way more than your fair share?? It happen to us again this weekend and we are sick and tired of paying for other people’s appetizers, expensive bottles of wine, [...]

How do you deal with dining out with another couple who won’t tip?

My wife and I give generous tips to the server due to this. It is simply embarrassing.
Assuming they aren’t going to tip no matter what you say or do, I would not go out with them anymore, or I’d expect to leave the whole tip. I don’t think I’d want to be associated [...]

When dining out, if there is something wrong with your meal do you send it back? Why or why not?

Hi Skycat,
You bet I do!!! I don’t go out to dinner very often,and the cost of eating out isn’t cheap,so yes,I do send it back if it isn’t right!!!
Your Friend,
poppy1

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How can I get the smell of roasted goose out of my open plan Kitchen/living room/dining room?

I roasted a goose recently and had the air extractor on as well as the window open but still the smell of the fat from the goose has permeated the entire open plan living area we have.I aired it, sprayed it,lit several joss sticks, the oven is spotless.What else can I do? It’s a [...]

I am looking for a dinner theater in the st louis mo area that is appropriate for children.?

Anyone have any ideas?
This one looks fun. You may have to call to see if the ages of your children fit with this theatre:
http://www.royaldumpe.com/
The Royal Dumpe Dinner Theater
at 809 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102
phone 314-621-5800
and there’s a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre (again, not sure about the ages of your kids):
http://www.bissellmansiontheatre.com/
and here’s a whole [...]

The Guest List: Collection 2: Collection 2

A new edition of this fabulous insight into 42 of the UK’s very best hotels and restaurants revealed by expert food and travel author Jenni Muir. Each of the establishments have been visited and independently reviewed by professional food and travel journalists, with stylish interiors, fabulous food, and unparalleled service that set them apart from [...]

Fire Sense 60755, 40,000 btu LPG Stainless Steel Patio Heater, Heat up to 18 ft Diameter, w/ Stainless steel burners & heating grid, Piezo Ignition, Tip over protection

This #202 Stainless Steel Standard Patio Heater is the perfect way to extend your backyard entertaining season. This sturdy unit produces 40,000 BTUs using a standard 20 lb. propane tank and has wheels for easy mobility. The stainless steel finish perfectly accents and enhances your patio dcor. This handsome CSA approved patio heater includes a [...]

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Where can I find an appropriate place for fine dining in Houston before a Symphony Concert?

I will be in Downtown Houston this following weekend attending Mozart’s Requiem Symphony at Jones Hall Theatre. But before that, my date and I would like to dine out, somewhere appropriate for the evening. Typically fine dining. Any suggestions?
"17" is a nice place to go downtown It has good reviews and this comes directly from [...]