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

Dear Old Dad

Written by Patti on June 23rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

What’s with the post title today? Wasn’t Father’s Day last Sunday?

Am I just a day late and a dollar short?

 

Sweet Candy

Written by Patti on June 22nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Who wants candy?

Come on in!

 

An Antico Feast

Written by Patti on June 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I am blessed with ridiculously good fortune. Or maybe it’s because of my pollyanna attitude that I see my life through rose colored glasses. Either way. Amazing experiences happen to me a lot.

One of those times happened last week in an invitation from Miss Tinsley to attend a Tinsley Tasting at Antico Pizza.

But this was not a pizza dinner. Oh no. So much more.

What happened that afternoon at Antico?

 

BBQ Manners

Written by Patti on June 20th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Just when you thought it was time to let your guard down…here’s a list of manners for giving/attending a bbq. Anything here that we’ve forgotten?

Celebrity chef Ted Reader comes to us with these gems of advice.

What’s cooking with Chef Ted?

 

Vrrroom, It’s Almost Father’s Day!

Written by Patti on June 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

How about this for Dad? Does he love motorcycles? Harley Davidsons? This is for him.

Just like Peter Fonda in Five Easy Pieces!

Atlanta, GA (June 2011)- Looking for something fun to do with Dad to really show him how much he means to you? Come to Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta for a Father’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 19.

Remind Dad how important he is at the Father’s Day Brunch, where the normal Sunday Brunch menu has been altered to ensure Dad will get his favorite foods. There will be a buffet with two carving stations, mashed potatoes, delicious vegetables and tons of Dad’s favorite manly sides.

Father’s Day shifts into fifth gear as Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson in Conyers will be providing four motorcycles for the event just for Dad’s entertainment! Two motorcycles will be on display at Park 75, and with a valid motorcycle license and proper clothes [long sleeves, long pants and leather shoes], two of these Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be available for test drive with Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson’s Sales and Promotions Director Joseph “Guido” Cardillo.

If you think your dad deserves something special this Father’s Day, give him a unique day that he is sure to remember for years to come! Cost is $65 per person, including complimentary valet parking. For reservations, call (404) 253-3840 or visit www.OpenTable.com.

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild

 

Fun Find Friday – Campo Viejo Winery

Written by Patti on June 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Campo Viejo recently contacted me to ask if I would like to participate in a wine tasting. Why, of course I would!

Last night they answered questions in real time while we sipped and ate. Melanie made a perfect roast chicken with roasted potatoes and scrumptious collard greens.

How did they pair?

Join our dinner party!

 

Elbows Taboo Answer

Written by Patti on June 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I had a plethora of interesting guesses as to why we don’t put our elbows on the table on Facebook yesterday.

What did folks have to say?

 

The Elbow Taboo

Written by Patti on June 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As I gear up to teach etiquette classes this Autumn, I thought I would practice on you.

Why Do Elbows Get A Bad Rap?

 

For Charlane

Written by Patti on June 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My life is pretty breezy most of the time. I try not to let too many things bother me and when they do, I try to figure out how to best handle it.

When I heard that my precious friend Melanie had lost someone very close to her, it made my heart ache. How do you fix that?

Mellie’s friend Charlane was a marvelous blogger. And although I had never met her, I was moved by her posts. They were all so whimsical and charming. I bet you would love her, too. Take a look at one of her last posts here.

So how do you mend a broken heart?

Giving it a try inside….

 

The Real Chow Baby

Written by Patti on June 13th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

When Caren West calls (or emails), I listen. As one of Atlanta’s premiere PR mavericks, her clients are all incredibly fab.

Then she asked me to review The Real Chow Baby. What? Isn’t that like a fast food place? Really, Caren?

Really?