Until a few months ago, the thought of hosting a dinner party filled me with dread. I was convinced that to invite people to dine in my home, the space needed to be sparkling clean. The meal needed to ...

That 6pm dinner reservation might reveal more about your willpower than you think. Ever notice how some people seem to have their lives together in ways that feel almost superhuman? They hit the gym, ...

That’s what Patrick O’Halloran often tells guests when they settle in for a dinner party at The Deliciouser, a spice shop and events space. It means the table isn’t turning over to a later seating.

Years ago, my friend Carey Wallace hosted a dinner party every Wednesday night in her little Brooklyn apartment that went by a comically simple moniker: Soup. “Are you going to Soup this week?” I’d ...

Everyone, everywhere, it seems, is planning to throw or attend some kind of epic, food-focused soiree. Whether a full-on multi-course feast, a casual tinned-fish-and-snack get together, a ...

The name of Jewish food writer Jake Cohen’s new cookbook, “Dinner Party Animal,” is a particularly apt one: The 31-year-old celebrity chef — who lives on the Upper West Side with his famous pals, ...

Looking for a way to connect with friends over delicious food without going to a bar or a restaurant? Consider starting a dinner party club! Some start dinner party clubs to meet new people; others ...

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