Hi there. My fella and I are looking for an affordable, warm, friendly place to get hitched. We’d like to do a short ceremony and stand-up tail reception on a Sunday around 2 in September or October for about 100 people.... (3 replies, last updated by Marta Bat February 8, 2006)

Does anyone know if the Overland Park location is still open? Thanks (0 replies, last updated by WyCo December 16, 2006)

We are going to the Painted Bride for an event but want an early dinner. We all love good food but will have a 9 yo with us........ Any ideas? Thank you! (2 replies, last updated by coolgeek January 22, 2007)

. The overall decor is more sophisticated than at Maya. There is also a terrific outdoor terrace on the second floor. Btw, both serve sensational guacamole. http://www.modernmexican.com Best wishes to the bride-to-be. Hope you have... (8 replies, last updated by RJ1980 July 17, 2007)

Thanks all for the many great ideas... I certainly have some things to go on here. And just for the record, I think I may have given the wrong impression when I called her a picky bride. I really should have said picky eater.... (10 replies, last updated by Tobin April 19, 2005)

As the aunt of the bride I''ve landed the responsibility of advising my niece on the “best” choice for her pots and pans. The problem is that I haven’t bought any new pots and pans in decades. I’m still... (24 replies, last updated by rtms October 5, 2009)

Hi everyone, My niece is getting married and I thought I would give her some kitchen tips. Her mother doesn’t cook and I’m the one the girls turn to for anything food related. If it was your niece what would you say?... (12 replies, last updated by Emme June 22, 2007)

Hi all! I’m a newly engaged foodie looking to get tips for our registry. We have Henckel knives and a motley assortment of high quality stainless steel cookware, pressure cooker, etc., but I would like to register for some... (7 replies, last updated by rootlesscosmo September 9, 2006)

Has anyone out there ever attended an event at Carson’s Catering (they’re based in Scottdale, PA – south of Pgh.) baquent hall? How was the food? And what kind of event did you attend? (Wedding reception? office... (1 reply, last updated by Amy G. January 19, 2006)

In conjunction with the RAMMY Awards (Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington industry awards) the Washington Post is hosting a series of online chats with the chefs who were nominated for chef of the year. Today’s... (1 reply, last updated by nice_dude88 May 6, 2004)

Looking for suggestions for a fun scene with good food for a group of ladies to celebrate my sister in laws upcoming wedding. I am not looking for typical the Tortilla Flat, Mange Y Bevi, Lucky Cheng-type places— something... (4 replies, last updated by jenniebnyc February 27, 2007)

Hey guys, My name is Leena, and I am addicted to food. I love reading, writing, watching and eating food in any form. While I really wanted a chowhound-worthy wedding, lack of funds have forced me to use the preset caterer for the... (20 replies, last updated by lili1 September 22, 2006)

We are getting married in St Pete Beach in August 2005 and are looking for somewhere to hold our reception in the evening. We are 15 adults and 5 children (all under 10) and want somewhere that can give us some sort of privacy... (4 replies, last updated by joan July 6, 2004)

East Cafe or Golden Mountain on me. I haven’t heard of either one. I tried to talk to Koi Palace in Daly City, but they were mean and dismissive, so I banned them. Any seasoned Chowhounds want to lend a batty bride a hand? (66 replies, last updated by yehfromthebay November 1, 2007)

Are there any chow finds in Grays Ferry? Besides the BBQ places, L2 and My Thai on South Street, and the great stuff at Odunde, that is. Thank you. (0 replies, last updated by Bride of the Juggler May 11, 2004)