December 5, 2026 · Baltimore

Good company.
One beautiful island.

A Flame Co preview. This evening is the first look at an elegant tapas dining experience we are developing.

Friendsgiving, served a little at a time. Small plates, music, and a new collection of flavors each time the island resets.

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Arrival time to be confirmed · Planning capacity: 15

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Friendsgiving 2026

A taste of the evening

The food

Elegant tapas, one serving at a time: individual portions in clear martini glasses and single-serve cups.

Welcome: spritzers, crostini, cheese bites
Welcome: spritzers, crostini, cheese bites
Mini Caesar in martini glasses
Mini Caesar in martini glasses
Shrimp salad & scallops over arugula
Shrimp salad & scallops over arugula
Lamb chop & sliced steak over mash
Lamb chop & sliced steak over mash
Cheesecake & chocolate parfaits, rum cake
Cheesecake & chocolate parfaits, rum cake

Concept pictures: AI-generated previews of the planned menu, not photos of the actual dishes. Real photos coming soon.

From now to the first serving.

Portions

Plan for 15

Allocate portions using the poll results, not an automatic five of each. For example, eight chicken, four steak, and three lamb selections total 15 small plates. Adjust for guests who want more than one selection and for the popular lamb and shrimp dishes.

Likely favorites

Count the demand

Consider one lamb chop and one shrimp serving per interested guest. Confirm preferences and allergies before setting quantities.

Service

Reset the island

Assign plating, replenishment, clearing, and course announcements. Confirm helpers before allocating these jobs.

WhenDecision or deliverable
Oct 30Initial team poll due — proposed Friday cutoff
Nov 2Choose five or six courses and draft selections
Nov 14Proposed guest RSVP and food-preference deadline, three weeks before dinner
Nov 15Test portions, cost ingredients, confirm menu and quantities
Nov 16–27Complete purchases and orders; finalize service plan and invitations already issued
Nov 28–Dec 3Verify dietary details, print final menus and island cards, confirm team
Dec 4–5Prepare, stage each course, brief helpers, and serve

Invitations go out before the November 14 RSVP deadline.

The team

Planning: Will and Nicole · Chef: Shawanise · Music: Cory, expected · Support: Nakisha, proposed.