‘Buying the Intern T-shirt’, Party Up in Here!
Posted by JStephens | Filed under Advertising, Culinary, Dana News, Hospitality News, Interactive, Uncategorized, Updates
Happy Friday interweb. The weekending countdown is on, and what better way to end it than with a mildly humorous and occasionally informative blog about being an intern. This weeks topic…the DANA summer barbecue!
This is how we do.Preparing the food. Notice the apron.
On Wednesday night, the DANA staff came from near and far; really, some people came all the way from North Carolina, to the garden-scaped Lambertville backyard of DANA’s president Bob. As people meandered inside and out, there was an uplifting feeling in the air. The dress was casual, as was the conversation. For most of the evening and into the night, the DANA staff talked, laughed, joked, debated, chattered, gossiped, babbled and rattled on. Set against a refreshing summer evening and the musical styling’s of varied acts like Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, and Steely Dan the DANA staff enjoyed the bountiful smattering of food that was available.
part of the meal
To eat, we had salmon, lamb, ribs, approximately twenty-three different types of pasta salad, fruit salad, a “leafy green” salad, potato salad, and other summer favorites like cookies, brownies, chips, dip, raw veggies, and from all reports a smokin’ hot buffalo cheese dip. Mostly everything was “super delicious”
Enjoying the conversation
Upon entry guests were encouraged to have an umbrella drink. Thankfully it didn’t rain because those umbrellas were a little too small. Aside from that, the bar was stocked with beers and fine wines for everyone to enjoy. I was given a root beer. I think it’s pretty exclusive I was the only one to have it. Maybe it was imported?
If you learn anything from this, as I hope you would, know that hospitality people know how to have a party. From food to the drinks, to the atmosphere and attitudes, the night was a great success on all accounts. And if you are wondering what to do with hotel shower caps, take a tip from seasoned professionals and save them. They come in very handy when you have lots of dishes to cover before refrigerating.
Take it easy Internet,
-Jake
July 17th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Jake, these posts are totally awesome, lol. Really made my day.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Oh man, the salmon was fantastic with the the mustard chutney spread. The vino was top notch also. Once I got my hands on the 2005 Trimbach Riesling I was in a happy place.
Great time everyone!
July 23rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Well done Jake. I can’t get over the shower caps still. What an amazing idea! Great to hang out with my Dana fam – miss you guys and all your blogging! Keep it up!!