Anatomy of a Dinner Party: a day in the life of a hospitalityaholic
 

Name That Thing

Written by Patti on August 24th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You know I love a good puzzle. Lets guess what this thing is!

What IS that thing?

 

What Feeds Your Soul?

Written by Patti on August 23rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I was musing today about what nourishes me.

What makes you really happy?

 

A Glance At Grant Park’s New Market

Written by Patti on August 22nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours was very busy.

On Sunday morning we took a look at the new Grant Park Farmer’s Market. Love it!

Grab your coffee and take a tour with me.

 

FFF-Bad Dog!

Written by Patti on August 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Does anyone remember Mulligan’s Bar and Grill? They used to feature “Luther Burgers,” a gut buster of a burger served on a Krispy Kreme donut. Dang, those things were tasty.

Mulligan’s is long gone, so where do we go for that one dish that will single-handedly wipe out a hangover?

You have got to see this!

 

Snackety Snack

Written by Patti on August 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Every once in a while you just need a little something to nosh on.

What is your go-to snack?

 

Cruising The Net

Written by Patti on August 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Getting this etiquette business off the ground is exciting and exhausting all at the same time.

Whatever shall I make for dinner?

I found some good ideas!

 

Are You A Mr. Bumble?

Written by Patti on August 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Yesterday I unveiled the website for my new venture, Dazzling Manners. Since I will be teaching etiquette lessons this fall, I thought it might be fun to discuss the 5 top table manner bumbles.

Are you a Mr. Bumble?

 

Some of My Favorite Summer Things

Written by Patti on August 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Summer will soon be gone, replaced by light sweaters and thoughts of Halloween costumes.

What has been your favorite summer memory?

 

Cypress Street Pint & Pig Roast!

Written by Patti on August 13th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

How about a pig roast – for $5 smackeroos?

This is going to be great!!

 

I Spirit

Written by Patti on August 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

After all the imbibing I did at the Ritz-Carlton last week, I needed a bit of a break this week.

But now it’s Friday!