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faq

WHAT'S THE DEAL?

grant and niki are combining their birthdays to have one big party on saturday, june 4. it will be in niki's back yard at [REDACTED].expect afternoon lawn games, dj sets by grant, lots to eat and drink and dinner in the evening! rain or shine :-)note: please plan to take a covid rapid test at home before you come over! if you need one, let us know and we can give you one when you get here. thank you!

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

our dress code/theme is "whatever formal means to you" -- ballgown or tuxedo? cool. your Least Stained Jeans? also great. bedsheet ghost? toga? ren faire cosplay? suit jacket with bathing suit bottoms? you do you. we want you to be comfortable and feel like you look great!!

SHOULD I BRING ANYTHING?

just yourself! please let us know of any dietary restrictions by May 27.in lieue of bringing a six pack we’d love for you to support The Trevor Project or any cause important to you


welcome to

Saturday | June 7 | 2025
Doors: 5pm
Round One Judging: 6pm

43 Joy St #3, Boston MA

ROUND ONE: SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
At home, create* the most Grant baked good you can think of. Bring it with you to be judged.
ROUND TWO: TECHNICAL CHALLENGE
In teams, you'll be asked to complete a surprise challenge of finesse, flavor, and creativity.
ROUND THREE: SHOWSTOPPER CHALLENGE
Compete to win a Grant-inspired party game (Monikers? Telestrations? Codenames? TBD!)

Fine print: Please join Niki and Grant to celebrate Grant's 30th birthday and warm up their new apartment! Participation in Bake Off is optional but encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to winners (judged by Grant) and will be silly.Please RSVP on Partiful if you can make it!We'll order pizza and have birthday cake and snacks as well as sampling competition entries.*create = bake, assemble, purchase, convince someone else to bake, etc. Feel free to enter solo or as a team! Can be sweet or savory (or both?).

Some of Grant's favorite flavors and foods in no particular order (this list is not comprehensive):

  • Mexican food

  • Negronis

  • Mezcal/Tequila

  • Blackberries

  • Watermelon

  • Gummy candy

  • Tamarind

  • Focaccia

  • Pistachio

  • Ube

  • Sushi

  • Chickpeas

  • Bubble tea

  • Mayonnaise

  • Chicken vindaloo

  • Key lime pie

  • Cheesecake

  • BBQ chicken pizza

  • Oolong tea

  • Oranges

  • Tiramisu

  • Pomegranate

  • Milk and white chcolate