Reception Dinner

meeko84

So last night me and my FI were discussing the dinner menu and what a confusion that started. My FI is part Thai and he wants to have Thai dishes at the reception which is fine. My family is from the South and I want some down home southern food as well while my idea was to have Thai dishes during cocktail hour and we offer Southern cuisine for the main dishes.He didn't agree So he comes up with the idea of having a buffet of Thai and other Asian cuisine and my Southern favorites...I'm still on the fence about that one. any suggestions ladies?

tyboyd

I think the half and half buffet would be good. Then people can pick and choose what they want. But that's just me.

mahoganieyes

I actually like the Thai idea for cocktails too, but it can probably work if you plan the menu carefully. Example: thai rice as a side, then the option of smothered chicken/fried chicken. A nice thai inspired salad would be nice as a starter. I think it just depends on how you pair and what items.

lil01

I think your FI came up with a great idea.

tyboyd

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[QUOTE]I actually like the Thai idea for cocktails too, but it can probably work if you plan the menu carefully. Example: thai rice as a side, then the option of smothered chicken/fried chicken. A nice thai inspired salad would be nice as a starter. I think it just depends on how you pair and what items.
Posted by mahoganieyes[/QUOTE]

<div>OOOOPS, I like this idea, too!!!</div>

krimson19

if you can do the half & half buffet.  i would love to come to yall's reception.  i love thai food!  if not, the thai apps for the cocktail hour would be great as well. 

A&M_Abyss

i think a fusion menu would be best

"fried chicken wingettes with a soy glaze dipping sauce" as a passed appetizer

mesclun salad with peanuts, carrots, sweet potatoes with an asian ginger glaze

see where i'm going with this?

meeko84

@A&amp;M...I'm loving your idea I hadn't even thought about having a fusion menu. I'm going to have to bring that idea up to him. Thanks ladies for the suggestions when I told my grandma that my FI wanted to do Thai food she said I hope he isn't trying to make us eat none of that weird fish stuff...lol gotta love the elders 

sweetjess2011

I think its a great idea, and for those family members that havent tried either or it would be fun to try new foods, to me anyway lol

A&M_Abyss

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[QUOTE]@A&M...I'm loving your idea I hadn't even thought about having a fusion menu. I'm going to have to bring that idea up to him. Thanks ladies for the suggestions when I told my grandma that my FI wanted to do Thai food she said I hope he isn't trying to make us eat none of that weird fish stuff...lol gotta love the elders 
Posted by meeko84[/QUOTE]
honey i'm a foodied and i LOVE LOVE LOVE Thai food.

cherryblossom5

I believe the half and half buffet would be great!! cause everyone is getting the best of both worlds.

BluIvory82

OMG! b-day twin, sign me up! I love Thai, lol

but seriously, I am loving the fusion menu. It would be the best of both worlds.

purplehoney

I like the fushion menu as well, what a great way to be open minded and have some people try new things. I've tried thai food and it was nice. my fi is set in his ways though-- if it ain't fried it aint good...

EsquireJL

The fusion menu sounds like a great idea!!!!!! I love Thai!!!!!

meeko84

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[QUOTE]I like the fushion menu as well, what a great way to be open minded and have some people try new things. I've tried thai food and it was nice. <strong>my fi is set in his ways though-- if it ain't fried it aint good...</strong>
Posted by purplehoney[/QUOTE]
Girl, your FI sounds like my whole family lol

meeko84

Yaayyy he actually likes the fusion idea