Anonymous
Post 12/30/2013 18:47     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Anonymous wrote:The only way to make this work is to get a private dining space. Depending on your budget, that may or may not work for you & your friends - but it can basically end up being like someone's house; you can get a separate activity for the kids with some crafts and games, space to spread out, etc.

I wouldn't want to host that crowd at my house - so I get trying to find a place!!



That's my point lol. Love my friends but since I thought of the idea, guess I need to make the arrangements. Maybe we can rotate year by year.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2013 14:31     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Anonymous wrote:For that many kids, I'd do it at someone's home. Everyone bring a dish. The kids will be able to play, watch a movie, hang out while the adults talk. You can move around. At a restaurant, you'll be stuck in one seat.


Agreed. A group this big with that many kids, should go to Chuck-e-cheese, maybe Chipotle - not a sit down brunch restaurant. You are much better off doing at someone's home. Or tip your waiter 30%, and get a private room.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2013 14:10     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
The only way to make this work is to get a private dining space. Depending on your budget, that may or may not work for you & your friends - but it can basically end up being like someone's house; you can get a separate activity for the kids with some crafts and games, space to spread out, etc.

I wouldn't want to host that crowd at my house - so I get trying to find a place!!
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2013 14:03     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Clyde's in Chinatown has a private dining space.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 21:23     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Agreed. Or find a place with a private room. 9 kids under 5? Puh- leeze.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 19:06     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Anonymous wrote:My group of friends that consist of 8 friends and 10 kids 9 of them under 5 one is 13. We thought about getting together for the holiday and having a brunch style along with doing secret Santa amongst us girls. I think having it a someone house may be better but what type of place will accommodate this type of arrangement.


OP-- you know better than to try this at a restaurant. Do it at someone's home. That's the only way you'll have a somewhat pleasant time.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 19:03     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Anonymous wrote:Where are you located? Mosaic in Rockville is great. Delicious food


Mosiac is good, but I wouldn't do a group of 18 there. I don't think they have the space for that big a group.



Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 08:27     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
For that many kids, I'd do it at someone's home. Everyone bring a dish. The kids will be able to play, watch a movie, hang out while the adults talk. You can move around. At a restaurant, you'll be stuck in one seat.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 01:55     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Petworth area of DC. Friends live in Baltimore, Silver Spring Waldolf, Upper Marlboro just to name a few. Only one other friend lives in DC.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 01:46     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
Where are you located? Mosaic in Rockville is great. Delicious food
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 01:06     Subject: Brunch Spot for a few friends and kids
My group of friends that consist of 8 friends and 10 kids 9 of them under 5 one is 13. We thought about getting together for the holiday and having a brunch style along with doing secret Santa amongst us girls. I think having it a someone house may be better but what type of place will accommodate this type of arrangement.