I am trying to create a sweet “purse” with brie, rasberry preserves and pecans, similar to a thai golden purse that is tied with a chive. I am looking for a tie to create the purse but obviously do not want to use a... (8 replies, last updated by mollyomormon February 8, 2008)

Hi – we are thinking about using the Black Tie Catering Company for our wedding/rehearsal dinner – has anyone used their services or been to an event catered by them? Would love to hear thoughts on the quality of... (4 replies, last updated by 2pieces November 3, 2009)

I’ve got an eight pound pork loin, I’m going to cut it in two and roast it. Read that it should be tied to cook evenly? Is this true? Watched videos on tying, so think I could do it. How long would it stay reasonably... (3 replies, last updated by Squirrels April 6, 2009)

looking for locally made donuts in miami! thanks. (6 replies, last updated by yomyb April 14, 2009)

My usual attire for a classy restaurant is jacket and tie but with jeans and nice shoes. I’m 30 and haven’t gone uptown in 10 years except for work or visiting family. Do I need to get out an iron and find something... (5 replies, last updated by td252 December 23, 2008)

I have to go to a black tie event on the UES, and I never eat up there. Any place you’d recommend for dinner around $75/head or so where I won’t feel odd/out of place in black tie? Thanks! (2 replies, last updated by KThyme November 3, 2004)

I’m getting ready to roast a 4 pound chicken in my new electric rotisserie oven. The elastic chicken ties I’ve ordered haven’t arrived yet. Until I get them, would household twine be safe/effective to use to tie... (3 replies, last updated by sixelagogo February 4, 2007)

Related to the trussing loops in the earlier thread, are there manufactured reusable ties you can slip on a rolled stuffed meat dish. When it comes to tying the strings for one of these recipes, I’m the proverbial... (4 replies, last updated by Greg Spence June 7, 2004)

I’ve seen a couple places mentioned that require a jacket for dinner but can anyone give me a “off the top of your head” list of where jackets are required and where dressy minus the jacket is recommended?... (0 replies, last updated by N-D'hole May 14, 2005)

Thanks for the info regarding family ties. I’m really interested in how good a rest. Sac’s is. Just looking for some hounds opinions on the place. Thanks in advance. (8 replies, last updated by BackyardChef May 10, 2005)

I’ve been browsing the posts and noticed that a few places require a jacket for dinner. Can anyone give me an “off your head” list of which of the ones with great food require a jacket, which ones slacks and a... (5 replies, last updated by N-D'hole May 19, 2005)

I am going to a black tie event this Friday night and was hoping to get ideas for restaurants in Back Bay, South End or Beacon Hill where we can go before the event and not feel out of place in our formal attire. That being said,... (9 replies, last updated by BostonZest May 13, 2009)

Where on the upper west side is the best place for Vietnames food ? Thanks for anyone’s help... (0 replies, last updated by jimmy May 19, 2002)

I’m coming to Chicago next week and would like to get a few recommendations for good places close to downtown without a coat and tie requirement. Preferably restaurants, not pizzarias and hotdog stands! (8 replies, last updated by Chargenda October 31, 2006)

Few restaurants require jacket and tie these days, so this is a very broad request. Any food preferences? Price range? Neighborhood? (11 replies, last updated by Pernod December 15, 2006)