Thin Man Party - Part I

[Snowflake]

This past weekend I hosted the first Thin Man party. I must say, it went over really well!

The menu was somewhat eclectic, not vintage, but everyone enjoyed it:
cumin-roasted potatoes with caviar and smoked salmon
roasted-pepper goat cheese torta
deviled ham on crostini
miniature crab cakes with a ginger/mango pickle
crudites
chicken and pork skewers with peanut sauce or nuoc mam
martinis & manhattans

Dress was casual since the weather has been too hot & humid for anything other than that, even in the AC. Another ex-patriate from California was wearing vintage, Venice Beach wear! It was quite swanky.

We viewed the first in the series, The Thin Man. I had also typed up a 1 page set of quotes for the attendees to shout along with Nick & Nora (okay so that was so Rocky Horror, no toast, except real toasts in the cocktail sense). The quoting was quite hilarious as I left some of them guessing where the quote would be (a few, believe it or not, had never seen the film). A good time was had by all and everyone is anxious for the next round of cocktails and the next in the series, After the Thin Man.

[wendybeth]

Okay, now I'm hungry....

Sounds like a great time! We used to have Monty Python parties where we had Spam and coconuts and stuff- not nearly as swanky as your spread, but fun nonetheless.:D

[Snowflake]

Well, it's not always the swank of the spread of eats that makes a party. I did a little extra for this one since it was the first, we can only go downhill (like the series of films) from here! :)

The company was terrific and everyone was open to the theme, even though we were not in 1930s drag or decor.

In any case, I recommend this kind of party for anyone, it worked and I am looking forward to the preparation for the next!

Donna

[Not Afraid]

Your menu sounds fantastic! I wish I lived closer!

[Snowflake]

Your menu sounds fantastic! I wish I lived closer!

If you were closer you would have been invited or at least benefitted from leftovers!

Well, a party can always be arranged next time I am in the LA area....unfortunately, it looks like October is now pushed into November for my next trip to LA. :-(

In any case, get me to a Trader Joes and give me access to a kitchen and almost anything can be done!

Donna

[Not Afraid]

Well, we have both around here!

[Snowflake]

Well, we have both around here!
So there you are, and time permitting, this is one thing you can be certain of!
:D

Donna

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Oh, how I love The Thin Man!

[€uroMeinke]

I shall have the bartender line up 7 martinis - to catch up with you - in your honor

[Snowflake]

I shall have the bartender line up 7 martinis - to catch up with you - in your honor
Nora: What hit me?
Nick: The last Martini!