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

Worst Restaurant Names

Written by Patti on March 24th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Our friends at Allmenus.com compiled a list of the worst restaurant names. There must be more. What do you think?

· 9021 Pho

· Dirty Dick’s Crab House

· Spicy Pickle

· Han Dynasty: handynasty.com

· Fatboy and Slims

· Sergeant Pepperoni

· Windy City Wieners

· Which Wich?

· U Like Garden Chinese Food

· Tony Boloney’s Pizzeria

· The Fat Shack

· The Couch Tomato Cafe

· Steak ‘Em Up

· King Dong Chinese Restaurant

· It’s Greek To Me

· Hotdogopolis

· Bite Me Pizza

· Pu Pu Hot Pot

· Fat Man’s Fish Fry

· Gashouse Pizza

Tell me a few of your favorites?

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Christina Milian – You Make Me Laugh

 

Images of Spring

Written by Patti on March 23rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I was out partying ALL day yesterday. Such fun but all that fun has me depleted. So I am going to grace the pages today with some fun photos of things making me smile on this fine, spring day.

Enjoy!

Ooh! Pictures!

 

Cooking With Cheffrey

Written by Patti on March 22nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I have decided to add another dimension to the blog and do some cooking videos. It was my extreme pleasure to welcome Chef Jeffrey Gardner from South City Kitchen to our home Sunday for some kitchen fun.

What are we up to?

 

A Veggie Tale

Written by Patti on March 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

This little story appeared in my inbox the other day and I thought it was too sweet not to share.
An early morning story for you inside, my morning glories…

 

I Can See You (I Think…)

Written by Patti on March 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You know, a great dinner starts with great recipes. But if you can’t read the recipes, you are kind of out of luck, yes? Maybe you need some new glasses? I want designer eyeglasses and they cannot look like old lady frames.

It’s about time for me to get my eyes checked and pick a new look. Since I am now a redhead, a new pair of eyeglasses would complete my new image. I am loving these pseudo-nerdy Harry Potter’s older sister’s glasses. What do you think?

It's the sexy librarian look!

I can just picture how swanky I would look in those frames. Whoo Hoo! And they would help me read not only the small print in my cookbooks, but I would be able to read the recipes on my computer from the counter to the table in my kitchen. No more squinting, which, as we all know, contributes to wrinkles around the eyes, and who wants that? Not me and I am sure, not you, either.

To accomplish this, I believe I am going to hook up with the nice folks over at GlassesUSA.com.

If you feel like you need a new look or just need to look good, they can hook you up, too! Just click here for ordering glasses online. In fact, right now you can save 10% if you use the coupon code Mommy10 when you order your new specs. They even have designer sunglasses online! Cool!

And I can do you one better. For the month of March, you can get in on their Winter Sale and save 30% on any pair of discount eyeglasses using the code WinterSale.


xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now

 

FFF-Hello Sweetie

Written by Patti on March 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

With the weather finally feeling like Spring (3 more days!) and the evenings a bit warmer, all I can think about is Easter. Easter grass is all planted in containers and ready to sprout, John is off to Garden Ridge to find delights for our Easter Sunday table and I’m thinking take away gifts. And what screams Easter more than candy? I’m thinking of putting together a candy buffet with a boodle of colorful baskets lined with Easter grass so my guests can make their own selections. No matter how old you get, you can always appreciate a pretty Easter basket, yes?
Join me inside for a peek!

 

St. Patti’s Day! What Are We Imbibing?

Written by Patti on March 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You are all now familiar with my friend Esther in NYC. Esther just sent me a fun recipe for tonight. It covers all the requirements: 1. Easy to make. 2. Easy to drink. 3. It’s green.

What’s new Esther??
What is Esther mixing up?

 

Meat & Greet – BaconFest 2011

Written by Patti on March 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Our good buddy, Caren West, just let me in on a super event for all you bacon lovers.
Can you smell the excitement?

 

Spring in My Step

Written by Patti on March 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I am so excited for spring to be here. Easter, in particular, when Eric, John and I will be hosting dinner at our house.

To get ready, I have taken large square votive holders, filled them with potting soil and grass seeds and now I wait. The grass-filled votive holders will line our dinner table, enveloping the table in fresh, green grass. But for now, I am tending to my little charges.

Would you like to see what’s inspiring me today?

 

Guest Post – Is The Dinner Party Dead?

Written by Patti on March 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I have a very special treat for you today!! Our guest blogger is none other than the simply charming Mary Kay Andrews, the author of the New York Times bestselling SAVANNAH BREEZE and BLUE CHRISTMAS, (HarperCollins) as well as HISSY FIT, LITTLE BITTY LIES and SAVANNAH BLUES. She and I were discussing the state of the dinner party on Facebook after someone had posted an article saying the art was dead. She and I disagree with the article and I asked if she would like to write a little something for my blog. Mary Kay was so very kind to write this post and I am thrilled to welcome her to Anatomy of a Dinner Party. Please put your hands together for Miss Mary Kay!

You must see what Miss Mary Kay has to say! Come on in!