I’m not sure how you deal with the invites, but I’d put it in writing, using something like evite.com, writing something like, "Just bring yourself and your appetites." Hopefully people will get the hint.

. Although the constant image of dumplings on the evite might have built up a bit too much hype and anticipation, I was not bowled over by the ones served with chili oil, but preferred the lamb dumplings. FROM THE SPECIALS BOARD:...

I’m not blaming the previous poster, but if someone wants to organize a Chowhound outing, why not set up an Evite page or something similar, so the board doesn’t get clogged up with lots of similar non-food posts?

.) Culinary Excellence is catering a wedding fair at Dunsmuir in Oakland on March 4th. They just sent me an Evite - I’m not sure if I’m going to go yet. I think they might be the only caterer there. I’m sure if...

Yes. I love throwing bbqs and dinner parties, but reciprocation has become a slight pet peeve of mine. With good friends and family, I don’t mind at all. However, because I send out invitations by evite, people invite...

I’m planning a waffle brunch for mid-February, with about 20 guests. I’d like to make the waffles in advance, maybe the night before. I’d also like to make a few different flavors; blueberry, chocolate, almond,...

to “First Thursdays” in downtown SF (when the museums and art gallerys are open late). A friend sends out an Evite letting people know what exhibits are up and where to meet & we RSVP so she knows to look for us....

oh great now you post and rub it in :-)) must have missed the evite for dinners....a week later..... brrrrrrrrrrrr jfood ate 2 bacon cheeseburgers w onion rings at the hotel on two nights and two Punch pizzas the third....neither...

! :-)) I just got a ‘save the date’ invitation (via evite, now THERE is a way to save money over printed invitations :-), for some good friends wedding this summer, and similarly, it will be a picnic and band in a...

extravaganza (can you tell I’d like to offload that particular event??) really doesn’t require anything more than a little bit of time and mastery of evite. One of our great friends is not set up to entertain but she...

fried chicken which was also very popular with visiting 'hounds who were lining up to try it. Additionally, the lamb with cumin was very flavorful and well seasoned. Although the constant image of dumplings on the evite might have...

or urban. Here’s where the chowhound challenge begins: I have asked my "evite" guests to propose their best examples of white trash food. I then hunt down ways to prepare the foods they list — prepare it REALLY WELL....

I had a similar experience where my e-vite somehow got spammed. The host called at the last minute and apologized, told me to just show up empty handed. Couldn’t stand the thought of that, but the only place reasonable to...

reply. we’re not talking sending wedding invites by evite here. or an email saying “hey i heard you just had heart surgery”. i realize there may be a generational/geographic component to this, but i dont think...