Having July 4th party and prefer not to have bottles by pool. Beer drinkers are in the minority; not enough to justify keg (I’m told smallest keg serves 50; I probably only need enough for 15-20); have never met beer I like...

Me and my sweetie are alone for the 4th and thinking about going to the Bay Area. Would like to see fireworks, but possibly picnic. Any suggestions, we are really low key...

Any suggestions where to view from a rooftop bar/restaurant/hotel/club? We would like to make reservations somewhere if possible. The info link indicates for the first time ever it will be moved to the Hudson River...between 4th...

SF Hounds considering a few days in LA over the July 4th weekend. Will there be anything open on the night of the 4th? Mexican, Armenian, on the beach- just good food! We’re also thinking about the Hollywood Bowl so that...

Hi, I am going to a music festival this weekend along with some friends – one of whom is from the US. I’d like some ideas of what I could take with me to help celebrate 4th July with her. It has to be a simple bbq or...

Yikes! Our quiet 4th of July has suddenly turned into a cookout for 20, and I’m a busy woman without time to prepare a feast. What would you do if you were me? I’m all for burgers and dogs but I like to entertain with...

If you are going for traditional 4th food, you can do fried chicken — since it is often not served hot, you can cook it ahead of time. Also, strawberry shortcake — not the cake thing (which I hate), but the cream...

Picholine for their wine and cheese bar (L’Economie menu) - Any thoughts on this menu? Or is it a skip? Thought we would take advantage of some of the great recession menus out there this trip. Last time we were in NYC (last...

Hoping to eat at either the Nook, Sea Salt or Brasa on the fourth. Read in the paper that the Nook (and Shamrock’s) is closed. Anyone know if Sea Salt or Brasa will be open? And yes, I know I can call and find out if...

Burgers, hotdogs, BBQ,,, where are the Houston Chowhounds eating out this w/e???

RGR many thanks your posts are always great. The problem isn’t getting to the Marriot it’s getting back – particularly on July 4. Getting a cab can be hellish dealing woth the crowds for me even worse....

I just tried booking at Cafe Boulud, The Modern & Eleven Madison Park for July 4th & all of them are booked. Do these restaurants have bars? Any advice for a nice dinner for two on July 4th, we are staying in the upper east side....

Last minute gathering, and I don’t want to stress about getting everything ready. Having 12-14 ppl over for the 4th. Burgers, beverages, patio. So..where to order the potato salad and maybe corn pudding or mac and cheese? I...

In Boston, lots of restaurants close down the week (or weekend) of July 4th, long considered the weekend when nobody goes out to eat. But with some of my favorites closed, maybe this is my chance to try something new. Eschewing...

It may be up to the individual farmers. Our (smaller) greenmarket on W. 97th Street WILL be open on July 4th — there were signs posted last Friday indicating such. If my small market is open, I would guess at least some...