Things You'll Need:
- Restaurant Dining Guides
- Party Decorations
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Step 1
Choose a few restaurants you really like. Base your choices on personal experience, friends' recommendations and restaurant guidebooks like the Zagat series.
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Step 2
Speak to the managers of these establishments about renting a room - or the whole place, depending on the size of your party.
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Step 3
Have a conversation with the manager regarding the menu, the drinks, the bouncer and who's to pay for the services.
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Step 4
Create and sign a contract for the services, and be prepared to pay a deposit.
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Step 5
Send out invitations - via mail or e-mail - to the elite list of potential attendees.
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Step 6
Arrive early the day of the party and decorate if allowed and/or desired.
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Step 7
Treat the employees of the restaurant with the utmost respect and courtesy.
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Step 8
Mingle with your friends, enjoy good food and beverages and have a terrific time.
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Step 9
Pay the manager the remaining balance, and tip like you just won the lottery.










Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Wow, whoever said to double tip must be a waiter. Make sure ask the restaurant, most legtimate place give the tips to the waitpersons. If they don't they are liable to Federal penalties, I have a friend who prosecutes these cases.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Please be advised that, in the New York metro area, most places charge a 18% gratuity to offset the cost per head. This does not go to the staff that works the party. Those members should be taken care of by the host of the party individually.