this kind of scary premonition that Single Gourment will be me and a bunch of 90 year old never married school marms eating wet toast and warm milk. Or some group of psychotic stalkers who call you at 3 am to invite you to Olive... (2 replies, last updated by kristen August 14, 2002)

Seasons. On the Northshore in Salem the Lyceaum Bar & Grill has terrific food at half the price of Boston restos served in a warm and inviting setting. A single person can eat at the very small bar at Mamma Maria in the north end... (8 replies, last updated by Karl S. February 17, 2002)

Perhaps we can share some strategies for interesting cooking for one. Easy solutions: invite someone to dinner – particularly if you have a yen for a roast; give some away. But that won’t do for every night. I’m... (10 replies, last updated by JoAnn S February 11, 2002)

Any Hounds going to the Grilled Cheese Invitational tomorrow? Any recs from years past? http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/ (7 replies, last updated by dabruins07 April 28, 2009)

, and only 1 ( a single guy) brought food; another threesome brought flowers. I only want people to ask, and then I can respond accordingly. But, am I wrong to think you can be invited, not ask, show up and eat/drink, and not at... (64 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 25, 2006)

ok this is not an allergy to cats thread but how do you CHers feel about being invited to someone’s house where you know, positively, that their cats are allowed to, and do, roam on the kitchen counters? I love animals, have... (135 replies, last updated by Bite Me October 10, 2008)

Friday nights are our thing (we entertain at our home about two times a month & no they aren’t included) & we love going out, trying new places, seeing other friends (who do not presume they are invited to dinner and vice... (211 replies, last updated by PattiCakes February 6, 2009)

Need a rec for dining alone in Tampa. Is there a bar where a single diner can eat at Bern’s? If I wanted to go more casual, is there a great burger or bar food place? Any other options come to mind? (10 replies, last updated by Bergerman April 19, 2008)

with cafes and picnicing. Then pick a couple of bistros or brasseries to splurge on. OK, one teaser...we invited a friend and his mother (who lives in Paris) to dinner at Stephane Martin as recommended by Magnolia...they loved it... (14 replies, last updated by Jim H. September 28, 2002)

What is the best single malt scotch whisky that you have ever tried? (94 replies, last updated by Meann April 16, 2008)

Thanks to everyone who responded to an earlier post inquiring about good restaurants in Burlington. As it turned out, our hosts had made reservations at A Single Pebble, so we had dinner there last night – here’s what... (3 replies, last updated by phoebek February 22, 2005)

I also host dinner parties 10 times more often than I’m invited, I think, for many of the same reasons posted— Many of my younger and single guests can’t cook, or their Manhattan apartments are too small to host... (42 replies, last updated by nummanumma November 5, 2006)

' to the invited guests. Everyone got to “know” both the bride and groom prior to the wedding because of the information included in the packet. Singles Gathering 1 – I created puzzle pieces – each one... (32 replies, last updated by SanseiDesigns January 5, 2007)

over and the hostess must contend with getting them placed in a vase etc...while her careful timing of dinner gets thrown off whack. Having them delivered the morning of the dinner usually gets a huge smile. Thank you note after... (77 replies, last updated by Scargod April 9, 2008)

I’m organizing a dinner for singles (one of those “alternative to meeting people at the bars” kind of things). I’m hoping to draw maybe 25 or so people, and I need a restaurant with a private room —... (6 replies, last updated by Scooter Pie August 23, 2003)