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Bonfire Night With a Difference at the Disappearing Dining Club

Nov 3, 2011  |   Contributor: Carol Driver

A unique dining experience is offering a Bonfire Night with a difference this weekend. The Disappearing Dining Club is hosting its monthly dinner and dance event on November 5, taking place in an underground art space.... Read More

Should I Bring My Cellphone With Me to the Table?

Oct 31, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Every week, our resident experts Mindy Lockard and Coryanne Ettiene answer etiquette questions from modern day hosts, offering advice from both traditional and contemporary perspectives.... Read More

XXXX Magazine Soiree at La Villa to Celebrate Paris Fashion Week

Oct 28, 2011  |   Contributor: Slavica Monczka

As the clock struck midnight in Paris, and as all the Cinderella’s rushed home, I just began my evening at the XXXX Magazine Screening and Party at La Villa restaurant and nightclub. It was a stellar event to celebrate Paris Fashion Week, hosted by XXXX Magazine and Made in NYC’s Karim Amatullah and Dimitri Hyacinthe.... Read More

10 Most Extraordinary Parties in History

Oct 26, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Nicholas and Alexandra were famous for many things as rulers of Russia, not least of which was their sweeping love story. But their 1903 ball, held in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, is legendary for two reasons: the opulent fancy dress, and the rumblings of the Russian revolution outside. A concert was held in the Hermitage Theatre, the feast was so large it spanned three rooms, and iconic photographs were taken to document the bright, jewel-encrusted 17th-century costumes. The Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich called it the last spectacular ball in the history of the empire.... Read More

10 Most Extraordinary Parties in History

Oct 26, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Tales of a bygone era are often rich with costumed balls, masquerades, and black-tie galas. Romanticized nostalgia abounds in books and on film (fiction and non-fiction), chronicling these endless nights of unbridled debauchery and cool scenes filled to the brim with a city’s most fashionable set.... Read More

7 Most Over-the-Top Halloween Parties

Oct 27, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Halloween is the second most expensive holiday, only after Christmas. Surprising, no? But when you factor in the elaborate costumes, makeup, gallons of candy given out, it all adds up. Then consider the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on a number of star-studded, over-the-top masquerades and costume balls that take place on Halloween night, or just before, every year from LA to New York City, and it all makes sense.... Read More

A Traditional 11-Course Feast for All Senses

Oct 20, 2011  |   Contributor: Stefanie Payne

Japan: where knife training occurs for many years before a budding chef is allowed near a fish and chopping block...where cooking rice is a careful and deliberate balance of vinegar, rice, water and a knowing hand.... Read More

L'Espalier Offers 'Mock' James Beard House Dinner Menu Tonight

Oct 19, 2011  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Every chef knows receiving an invitation to cook at the James Beard House in New York is one of the most coveted offerings. L’Espalier is doing just that on October 27 but before doing so, they are offering Boston diners a chance to experience the Beard House offerings right here in the city.... Read More

Is it OK to Disinvite a Guest?

Oct 17, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

When entertaining, there are two secrets to a host’s success: An ability to bring together people and create lasting memories, and the foresight to see — and resolve — problems before they arise. Once a week, our resident experts Mindy Lockard and Coryanne Ettiene will weigh in with helpful advice to help the modern host tackle even the stickiest of situations with grace.... Read More

What To Do When Conversations Turn Bad

Oct 12, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

When entertaining, there are two secrets to a host’s success: An ability to bring together people and create lasting memories, and the foresight to see — and resolve — problems before they arise.... Read More

What’s Your Serving Style?

Oct 10, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

When having friends over for dinner, it's the décor — candles, music, flowers — that sets the stage for the evening. Yet, how you serve the food also matters. Whether you’re looking to host a formal, sit-down meal during the holidays, or a casual get-together on a rainy weekend, the style of service influences your guests' dining experience.... Read More

A Private Spirits Tasting for Grooms-to-Be

Oct 5, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Your buddy is getting married and it’s your task to throw the "Last Night as a Free Man" party. Steer clear of the clichés — they never truly live up to the hype, anyways — and take the group to another kind of gentlemen’s establishment where you can still wet your throat by tasting the holy trinity of whiskey, bourbon, and brandy.... Read More

Bubble Food Unveils Molecular Christmas Menu

Oct 5, 2011  |   Contributor: Carol Driver

First making headlines with its "Colombian Asparagus" powder, now food design and events company Bubble Food has unveiled its Christmas menu. The winter wonderland reveals a selection of culinary masterpieces.... Read More

Dinner Parties and Damaged Dishes | What to Do When Something Breaks

Oct 3, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

When entertaining, there are two secrets to a host’s success: An ability to bring together people and create lasting memories, and the foresight to see — and resolve — problems before they arise. Once a week, our resident experts Mindy Lockard and Coryanne Ettiene will weigh in with helpful advice to help the modern host tackle even the stickiest of situations with grace.... Read More

7 Most Over-the-Top Halloween Parties

Oct 27, 2011  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Every year, the renowned actress hosts an over-the-top Halloween party where the dress is "costumes or else" to raise much-needed funding for her New York Restoration Project, but the dancing diva outdid herself in 2008. During cocktails, guests like Martha Stewart, John McEnroe, Pink, and Jimmy Buffet were treated to an assortment of appetizers prepared on-site by chefs like April Bloomfield, David Chang, Tom Colicchio, Fergus Henderson, and Jonathan Waxman. Michael Kors, as always, judged costumes; Alice Waters of Chez Panisse fame was awarded the "Wind Beneath My Wings" award, and Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine finished off the night with an unforgettable concert. This year, you too can attend and rub elbows with guests like Carmelo Anthony, enjoy a menu crafted by the one... Read More

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