Food For Thought

What kind of food should you serve at a fundraiser?

If you are throwing a fundraiser and trying to decide what food to serve, the magic word is FREE. Go to your neighborhood restaurants and delis and ask if they would help support your cause by donating food. This way you will not have to take the cost out of what you raise. Try and pick items that will last when sitting out for a while.

Last night a group of my friends and I went on a booze cruise to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The organizer got Subway to donate platters of sandwiches and Brother Jimmy's to donate wings. It might have been the 3 hours of drinking and/or the motion of the ocean, but the combination was a hit. They ended up raising over $2,000! I don't think you can go wrong when combining food, friends, booze, charity, and a boat. Check out my statue of liberty picture I took on my phone from the boat...Leslie do you think I could take Joel Grey!?

Yours foodly,

Toasty Buns

It's Not Always A Boat the Food

If you are in Manhattan looking for a place to watch the sunset and enjoy a Corona on a stationary boat, the Frying Pan is the perfect spot. This past Friday was my second time making my way to this docked boat on 26th St. & The Hudson River. Once again it didn't dissapoint. I wouldn't go there for the food as it is mediocre bar food at best. However, it still gets the job done when the munchies kick in after a few cocktails.

A couple recommendations...

1. Get ready to throw some bows to get a seat...first come first serve

2. Order two beer buckets at a time...bar service only

3. Bring dramamine...you are on a boat

4. Bring dancing shoes if you plan to stay past the sunset...the DJ comes out then