The Dinner Detective

Ok, I would tell you everything, but then you might be in danger, so I’ll just have to be careful to not reveal too much! Here’s an idea though of what to expect…
Important: CASH bar only! Their website says an ATM is right there. Two of our group went hunting for it and never found it. There IS however a bar in the lobby of the hotel itself (Marriott RTP) that does take a card.
Also important: Be prepared to laugh and not take this too seriously. It’s about having fun, being entertained, and trying to solve a mystery. You can choose to participate or relax and let it happen. Most everyone (ourselves included) thought it was swell fun to participate.
We’ve been to events like this before, and this one was pretty darn well done! Easy check-​in. Very organized. Ahead of schedule all night. We were assigned a table where a salad, rolls, unsweetened iced tea and water were waiting for us. On a side table were a few communal apps of the cheese, veggie, deli meat variety. Overall food was simple, but well executed. Nothing fancy. Nice variety of rolls. Ranch dressing tasted right out of a bottle. Choice of fish, chicken or portabella. (you have to make that choice ahead of time) Three of us had fish, one chicken. Fish was perfectly cooked with a sweet butter sauce, green beans and chunky mashed taters. Simple but tasty. Husband liked his chicken with sweet potato mash and green beans also. Later, cheesecake was brought out along with coffee.
Dislike1: I purchased a Living Social for this event around six months before we were actually able to go. Scheduling it was totally aggravating. They only allowed so many vouchers to be used at each event. I’ll spare all the details and just say it drove me nuts for awhile, but glad that the Christmas present I gave to Son was finally able to be used in April.
Dislike 2: NO drink refills of the cold variety. No more tea or water was presented. (how about leaving pitchers out then?) Coffee refills were offered, which was nice but not everyone does coffee.
Dislike3: Ridiculously high prices for photos. Ask for a third of that gals and maybe you’ll sell more!
Dislike4: No reason was given for who «won» by being the best mystery-​solver We were told who won it, but not why. Didn’t sit well with some in our group.
So 3 ½ stars would be more like it, but I’m rounding up because I love a good fun mystery, and this was indeed very fun. Actors were entertaining. Do know this is much more FUNNY than a serious mystery. Be prepared to laugh!