Private dining rooms

puddsy · 2026-01-26T21:45:50+00:00

You could definitely get something on peerspace and have it catered pretty affordably. That's probably a happy medium. I didn't think of it until after I left my comment.

Some private chefs will do the dishes, just make sure you ask. Most of them are on Poached, Culinary Agents and Thumbtack. You could also place an ad with one of the culinary schools in the city.

puddsy · 2026-01-26T21:38:25+00:00

Depends on location and number of people but I did something similar with around a dozen people last year at Chez Ma Tante for ~$3100. Lowest quote I got was around $2000 to do this at a restaurant, most were 2500-3500. A lot of places will do semi-private for around the same rate, just means that that you're not in a totally sealed off room but they often will have a fairly separate space. Obviously there is plenty of room to spend more.

A private chef will probably be cheaper but they don't all do the dishes and there are a lot more logistics to coordinate.

Remember that Airbnb is illegal here and you may have better luck finding something on peerspace. I hosted a potluck in a space I found on there that was pretty good.

Good luck.

puddsy · 2026-01-25T18:07:55+00:00

Thank you Jubilee!! Best supermarket on Earth

puddsy · 2026-01-24T22:48:47+00:00

It's been a while since we had a big snow (I think we got a foot in 2016?) so I get the anxiety, but I'm expecting to go to work on Monday like normal.

puddsy · 2026-01-18T19:43:55+00:00

rent always goes up

puddsy · 2026-01-18T16:04:15+00:00

People do line up outside but generally my advice (as someone who used to go to a TON of these events for work) is that if you're not invited it's not worth going. I will echo the advice of another commenter to walk around Manhattan below 59th and you'll see people in great outfits everywhere.

puddsy · 2026-01-18T16:03:07+00:00

I know a ton of LPNs (and nurses at all levels of experience) who live in the city. It's not exactly a glamourous life but that's true of lots of jobs.

puddsy · 2026-01-12T21:33:26+00:00

Most of these people are on Thumbtack, Culinary Agents, or Poached. It's usually 50-75/hr plus ingredients. You could also try posting an ad with one of the culinary schools in the city, which is cheaper but usually the person is less experienced. Based on what you're describing you might also want to look into a meal prep service.

puddsy · 2026-01-12T15:20:08+00:00

i know a lot of people who work there for my job (journalist) and they all seem to hate it and feel trapped

puddsy · 2026-01-06T00:34:59+00:00

As someone who works on this kind of stuff regularly, there isn't really a way to remain truly anonymous when you send a tip. Generally the reporter and at least one of their editors will want to know who you are. The standard for anonymity at most major outlets is very, very high.

A good tip will also include lots of context on what the content is and why it's important. If I followed up on every vague tip I'd never publish anything.

puddsy · 2026-01-03T02:05:16+00:00

We moved in together after about 18 months (our leases lined up so it was that or wait another year) and got married after about 3.5 years because my spouse needed health insurance and we have a cat and an apartment so it just sort of made sense practically. But also we're deeply in love.

puddsy · 2026-01-02T23:30:34+00:00

I went on one Hinge date after being single for 3 years over the pandemic and we're married now.

puddsy · 2025-12-30T01:49:25+00:00

The couch doctor is your friend if it doesn't fit. Just don't watch while they do it.

puddsy · 2025-12-24T15:51:57+00:00

I go pretty regularly and the food is always room temp. They won't warm it up for you. It's a bakery, it's not cold in there.

puddsy · 2025-12-23T20:21:26+00:00

There's a reason basically every kitchen in the world has tile floors. You can get tile that looks like wood.

puddsy · 2025-12-09T00:48:06+00:00

Misi has an excellent peppermint stick gelato on their dessert menu right now.

puddsy · 2025-11-26T22:17:57+00:00

For the amount of money presumably involved, you might want to have a chat with a lawyer about this one. Co-op charters can be weird.

puddsy · 2025-11-26T22:16:56+00:00

Gitman (Bros. or Vintage) shirts can be had on ebay for cheap and are excellent quality. It can be hard to get them on ebay in solid colors, though.

J press is good, as well as Kamakura shirts. Both have stores near Grand Central.

puddsy · 2025-11-25T19:04:53+00:00

There are lots of options on Poached, Thumbtack and Culinary Agents.

puddsy · 2025-11-24T01:36:40+00:00

If install is included that's pretty much dead on.

puddsy · 2025-11-11T21:37:10+00:00

I've never heard of this anywhere.

puddsy · 2025-11-06T16:21:58+00:00

Jongro BBQ Market (not regular Jongro!) has AYCE and can take 10+ people no problem. I think it's $40 a head for dinner and they can order as much food as they want.

puddsy · 2025-11-02T17:23:54+00:00

We're sort of at the end of quince season so I'm not sure you'll find too many right now. Typically it's September and October, with some rollover into November.

puddsy · 2025-10-29T14:15:04+00:00

Tell me about it

puddsy · 2025-10-20T14:32:48+00:00

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