Help! What was I thinking? I booked a speech in Fargo, ND for Mon/Tuesday of this week. They’re willing to take me out to dinner Monday night but they have NO suggestions as to a funky (or even good) place to eat. Any...

I need to hold a meeting on a week night at a bar on Smith Street. Part of the meeting will consist of a mini-speech and then some socializing. There will be about 15 people in attendance. Anyone have any suggestions for a bar or...

Besides Proof and LQ, are there other public venues where the DNC will be televised on thursday, when Kerry gives his acceptance speech (but today and tomorrow are of interest too)? I am especially interested in places with...

Any suggestions for a decent restaurant that can host a function for 60 people, preferably UWS or Midtown West? We don’t necessarily need a private room but a few speeches are given at the end of the night so it can’t...

All those terms, like malolactic fermentation and unfined filtration, explained.

I want to watch Obama’s speech, but am forced to go out for lunch. Help please!

just an expensive meal and earlier reception with strangers and speeches - ok if you’re in the business, less fun than spending the same 200 at one of the chef’s places when they can concentrate.

I’d appreciate any suggestions – either from the list above, or feel free to go off the board – for a dinner for 4 of us from the office. Looking for something a little bit raucous – but without sacrificing...

Nominees were announced about one month ago, and award winners were announced at the ceremony and reception on May 2nd. See link for list of nominees w/ stars next to winners. Some include photos and clips of acceptance speech....

I need a venue for a mid-Jan reception for about 75 people. I would love to have tails and a sitdown dinner but I think it will be too costly. Instead I was thinking tails and passed apps. There will be a short speech as well. Any...

of speeches and presentations. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

entertainment or dancing? IMExperience Rehearsal dinners have taken on a life of their own; some people want just dinner others want to recreate a mini (cheaper) wedding w/ entertainment, dancing, dinner, speeches etc....

Are you serious about “breaking the fast” (ie, are you Muslim?) or just a figure of speech? In any case, you won’t find any place worth recommending near the Dead Sea. I can help you with other areas.

Heard Patricia Unterman speak Thursday and she mentioned in passing that the Berkeley Bowl was sold to a Japanese corporation. Anyone else know anything about a sale? (BTW really enjoyed Unterman’s speech—she’s...

Briemere is open 7 days a week until 5PM. Went there today, had a blueberry muffin, banana bread and apple-rhubarb pie. I usually try to refrain from inflammatory speech here on chowhound, but anyone who thinks the quality is...