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I host dinners in my apartment
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I host dinners in my apartment

Been doing this project for about a year now and I thought some people here might appreciate it

I like to cook in my apartment, about a year ago I started inviting friends over for dinner to have an excuse to cook. Soon it grew and I was making dinner for 14 people once a month or so

I charge for dinner, but just enough to cover ingredients. I don’t claim to be good enough to open a restaurant or even charge people for food, but if people are willing to come taste what I’m working on I’m more than happy to have them!

Would love to hear any thoughts or advice

by Kojibeets

16 Comments

  1. swagbytheeighth

    Can you come host dinner in my apartment?

  2. Francisco-De-Miranda

    If you’re ever in LA I’m happy to test it for you

  3. jorateyvr

    Love it. I was in fine dining for years and always have envisioned doing something similar.

    Spot on dishes OP

  5. Gonzo_70

    Looks good! Better plating than many restaurants. If you need someone to fill a seat in July let me know.

  7. possibly_maybe_no

    Interesting..! been doing this with friends (a lot less frequently) , following 11 madison park cookbook. Do you follow any recipes/have preferred cookbook. Most importantly WHERe do you get edible flowers in chicago. i tried marianos, special order at whole foods and restaurant depot but they had none/no option to order. 

  9. Federal_Procedure_66

    Isn’t this how 42 Grams got started before getting by a star?

    Edit: which was also in Chicago.

  10. AP_8127

    Looks sick!
    Has it prompted you to pick up new dinnerware as this became a regular thing?

  11. NickyDeeM

    Great pics and creativity OP!!

    Two questions for you –

    1. What time?

    2. Do you prefer red, white or champagne?

  12. rzrike

    Looks great! Followed on IG. How far out do you decide on dates? Don’t live in Chicago but visit every so often.

  13. polly-penguin

    So pretty!! I’m so happy for you that you’re able to do this, and also have people in your life that participate. Hopefully they know how lucky they are

  14. Drunken_CPA

    Damn and you work at Smyth? I need to get my butt back to Chicago.

  15. Alaska_traffic_takes

    I did the same thing and it evolved into a full scale pop up. Your food is beautiful, keep it up

  16. rerunaway

    I also host dinners in my apartment but my fare is more simple and exclusive to (usually) one other person and two cats.

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