The Surprisingly Glamorous Case for the Cramped Dinner Party
10 ways to fake square footage.
Gatherings
Music on. Glasses clink. Conversation flows. Community is at the heart of our gatherings, and intentionality is key. Here we cover all elements of hosting a great party without the stress, while tapping our favorite tastemakers to share the unique ways they host at home.
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Floral, Salty, Crunchy: This Rose Dark Chocolate Bark Checks Every Box
The 10-minute upgrade your dinner party needs.
How to Host an Effortless Summer Happy Hour
Fresh, flavorful, and zero fuss.
How I Keep Hosting Affordable Without Sacrificing Style or Vibes
Connection doesn’t need a hefty price tag.
A Fresh Take on Summer Soup: Spring Pea Gazpacho
Summer never tasted so sweet.
Her Life Is a Moodboard: Step Inside the Delicious World of Chloé Crane-Leroux
“For me, a great gathering is so much more than a meal.”
How to Throw a Summer Gathering That Actually Feels Good
When the vibe is right, the rest follows.
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A Sunlit Feast: The Perfect Menu for Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Vibrant, nourishing, and nutritionist-approved.
Every Dish You Need for a Perfect Dinner Party
28 menu ideas, from apps to dessert.
Everything You Need to Host a Cookbook Dinner Club
Food lovers and book lovers unite.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Book Club
Here’s everything you need to know.
A Spine-Chilling But Chic Halloween Dinner Party
All black everything!
Try These 10 Tips to Avoid Small Talk and Create Real Connection
Authenticity rules.
A Pie Baking Party Might Be the Most Fun You’ll Have All Fall
Our hearts (and bellies) are full.
A Backyard Game Night Is the Coziest Gathering You’ll Host All Season—Here’s How.
Bring on the fall feels.
The 15 Best Halloween Movies to Celebrate the Spooky Season
Suspense, humor, and style.
A Backyard Dinner at Home With Helene Henderson of Malibu Farm
The woman behind the iconic restaurant keeps it deliciously simple.
The Malibu Farm Dinner Party Playlist
Surf vibes and laid-back sounds.
This Santa Barbara Dinner Party Looks Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Film
Valerie Rice shares her hosting secrets, gardening tips, and recipes.
I Used to Be an Event Planner: Here’s How I Plan a Dinner Party Menu
I use this simple checklist every time.
Step Inside a Magical Colombian Dinner Party on a Rooftop in NYC
Plus, Mariana Velásquez shares her go-to recipes to feed a crowd.
21 Delicious Eggplant Recipes to Make This Weekend
Let this hearty veggie save dinnertime!
An Italian-Themed Dinner Party in the Mountains of Malibu? Yes, Please!—Step Inside.
Plus, host Alison Hersel shares her go-to pasta for parties.