Cool Mum, Newbie, Roomie, our good friend, and I are sitting in a circle right now catching up on life. It’s nice. Our friend is holding Newbie, which is really nice. And we do this every week.
Every Thursday night, we have Family Dinner here where our friends from around the neighborhood gather and get to know each other better. We’re thankful to have a group of friends committed to these Thursday evenings despite their hectic NYC schedules.
At first, we held FD as potlucks, and it was nice having the variety of foods that everyone brought. But we realized that we were spending a lot of time cooking and assembling the food and little time resting and talking.
So, we’ve transitioned to ordering food and splitting the cost, which is usually $5-6 a person. The time spent is well-worth the cost, and we get to sample the culinary delights of the Upper East Side, like Peruvian chicken, healthy Chinese food, and distinctive thin crust pizza (Domino’s).
How often do you gather with friends for meals? Do you think having a Family Dinner would work for you?
