restaurants, kind of like a foodie equivalent of an ipod playlist. I’d really appreciate any help I can get it selecting them. Here are the criteria: 1. A few can be fancy (she loves Coi and Chez Spencer, for example) but... (11 replies, last updated by rln September 5, 2009)

I’ve been reading many posts on chowhound about food and party etiquette (both hosts and guests) and wanted some advice/opinions about a tail party my new husband and I are hosting. We secretly eloped in May and are... (22 replies, last updated by LaLa June 27, 2008)

Oh Gio’s for sure, I see tons of girls-night-out groups there all the time. Good tail menu, solid small-plate Italian food, and a lively iPod playlist blaring. (3 replies, last updated by Muffin__Top January 30, 2009)

! What’s new and hip? We typically enjoy places with a local, organic focus and excellently curated beer and wine lists. We’re also suckers for a place with a righteous playlist (though not too too loud). A perfectly... (2 replies, last updated by steve h. March 4, 2009)

but excellent and not too expensive and then round the block to tillmans which is funky and has a long tail menu. that would be a nice date! (6 replies, last updated by ErinTulane September 28, 2007)

with someone I was pretty comfortable with, it seemed like the perfect chance to try it out... That kind of set the mood for the evening. My date arrived and we ordered some tails. I had the Nymphomaniac – spiced rum, peach... (8 replies, last updated by OnDaGo March 1, 2009)

.J., live music, or a decent playlist on a Sunday? I’m not looking for a club, just somewhere with a good crowd and atmosphere. I’m also looking for great lunch/snack spots in the same area. Oh, and any tips on what to... (11 replies, last updated by Plateaumaman May 9, 2009)

questions and giving us more info about what we were eating and drinking. Also – the overall vibe and space is very warm with spot-on decor and a great playlist of music (always!) - everything from bluegrass, blues, indie... (10 replies, last updated by ultraclay July 3, 2008)

I’m sort of surprised you didn’t recommend Aziza. I know it’s vastly less expensive than the op’s limit but one could augment the $39 tasting menu w/ other selections on the menu to make it truly a feast.... (27 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston August 7, 2007)

) or one of the Hungry Cat’s proven tails, and you figure that the afternoon is pretty much taken care of. In my opinion, the results of the crab fest were hit and miss. The hits were out of the park and the misses were... (7 replies, last updated by Dommy June 25, 2007)

How about Basil (Thai) in SOMA — I’ve driven by for years without much interest, but recently went with a group and was very impressed. Food was delish, and the atmosphere was upbeat and fun. Nice tails. inexpensive.... (7 replies, last updated by waiter X March 26, 2005)

lappie in the kitchen with me and put it on the freezer, well out of the way of the stove and the sink. I put on iTunes and either put it on shuffle or a playlist of various things I like, or else I put on my Pandora station,... (103 replies, last updated by BaltoPhilFood October 13, 2008)

wine list, hire some mixologists to make some smart tails, and you’ll have a winner. Ditch the DJ: just have a good selection playing off an iPod. Or work something out in conjuction with Ameoba to form a playlist... (18 replies, last updated by bodie July 15, 2008)

. Pepper Beer Popsicles A cake with big white fluffy frosting A pot of stewed tail weenies Watermelon Jello salad (the kind with marshmallows) Waldorf salad (108 replies, last updated by Sharuf March 9, 2007)

/shorter/flatter loaf. as appetizers, club crackers w/ cheez wiz and a canned olive slice or green chiles on top. for a tail, kool-aid wine koolers... kool aid mixed with white wine out of a box. red neck sushi... a fish stick... (81 replies, last updated by bakinggirl February 9, 2009)