1. What are these lunch parties you host?
-- They are what they sound like: a party at lunch! With the turbulent times, we need to band together and break bread.
2. How much is it?
-- It's free for ladies to attend, so it's only a small investment of time. For guys, it'll be the just the cost of your meal+drinks+gratuities. I will cover the cost of the ladies, but many guys have chipped in to assist.
3. What if someone recognizes me?
-- That might happen, but we are very inconspicuous when we dine together. We are not naked and making out, but mature adults engaging in delicious conversation and food.
4. Why do you host these parties?
-- Early in my hobbying journey, I used to meet with a small group of friends for lunches and dinners, especially those I've met on chat. I love the closeness that was created with these meals, with many of them very good friends after all these years. Some have retired, some are still around, but we remain friends.
5. How large are your parties?
-- I don't normally do large gatherings, usually limited to 20-30 people, as planning anything larger can get crazy for myself and the desired restaurant. I consider 15-20 the best, especially if there is a balance between guys and ladies.
6. Can you accommodate allergies or food preferences?
-- I will try my best, but I cannot make guarantees that the restaurant can properly handle all requests.
Any other questions, reach out to me on this thread or via PM. You can always find my email by searching for an old lunch party post.
-poet