Somebody Help This Poor Underling Out

Posted on June 10th, 2011 1:03pm by Sarah Reiss
Filed under Alright already!

This just landed in my inbox, let’s help avert this last-minute crisis:

My new boss’ wife thinks it’s kicky and bohemian to announce spontaneous cocktails and dinners at their house. The latest of which is tonight. I just received an email saying we should all come by for TGIF BBQ. For the record, if you don’t actually work, you can’t claim TGIF rights. But I digress. Even though she’ll have the whole mess catered, it’s frowned upon if you don’t bring a special treat to share. As this is last minute, I have no time to cook something. Can anyone suggest a good takeout salad, side, or dessert that will be yummy with BBQ but not break the bank? Thanks!

17 comments

  1. JD’s Chippery cookies in Snider Plaza (bring cash!)

    @ 1:15 pm on June 10, 2011

  2. any of the great salads from Yumi to Go

    @ 1:18 pm on June 10, 2011

  3. Cole slaw from Zoe’s Kitchen.

    @ 1:19 pm on June 10, 2011

  4. I bring Dublin Dr. Pepper to off the cuff invites. Or Dixie beer. Both are a huge hit.

    @ 1:33 pm on June 10, 2011

  5. Hit up the Eatzi’s chef case (although that can get pricey), or gelato from Paciugo (you get get party packs with three flavors)

    @ 1:34 pm on June 10, 2011

  6. Call in an order of Ninny’s salad from Parigi. Fried okra, tomatoes, scallions, and southern vinaigrette. 214.521.0295

    @ 1:37 pm on June 10, 2011

  7. head on over to Central Market buy a stick of wild boar salami. have them slice it for you and get a good cheese to go with it. under $20 bucks I would think

    @ 1:41 pm on June 10, 2011

  8. Then, once you have your dish obtained, polish up your resume. When the boss’ wife finds out about your condescending email to Side Dish, it will be time to start job hunting.

    @ 1:57 pm on June 10, 2011

  9. I say call over to Creme de la Cookie and have them put you together a wonderful assortment of sweets.

    @ 2:01 pm on June 10, 2011

  10. Central Market for already prepared Grilled Corn?

    Peggy Sues for some fried pies.

    Short Stop has some great dips– the bacon cheddar one is good.

    @ 2:20 pm on June 10, 2011

  11. a neighbor once bought us something called love dip- Central Market? not sure but it was great with french bread

    @ 2:45 pm on June 10, 2011

  12. Stop at Siegals pick up a great bottle of port.

    @ 2:54 pm on June 10, 2011

  13. Agree with creme de la cookie— yummy and good presentation.

    @ 2:58 pm on June 10, 2011

  14. Why would you write this here? She doesn’t have a job. You don’t think she’s going to read the post???

    @ 3:13 pm on June 10, 2011

  15. Call Kathleen’s Sky Diner, get their Thai chicken cabbage salad without the chicken…Presto! Insta-Asian Cole Slaw that not only is delicious but would go great with BBQ.

    @ 3:23 pm on June 10, 2011

  16. Agree with @PeterK and @lise ling – go to Central Market and get either salumi and cheese or one of their amazing dips.

    @ 3:32 pm on June 10, 2011

  17. @not so clever and Emily. Really? Get over it.

    @ 7:03 am on June 11, 2011