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 ...

Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party. You'll feel less lonely, take care of people you love, and find out what's really going on in your community. Dinner ...

The era of the stuffy dinner party is decidedly over, and 2025 has been the whimsical dinner party comeback we all needed, with unique themes, very specific cuisines, over-the-top table décor, and ...

Yes, there's an etiquette to bringing the right host gift. When it comes to entertaining tips and etiquette, discussions often shift to how you can be the ultimate host. What wine should you serve?

If the host has to stop greeting guests or preparing food, rethink the gesture. A loose bouquet of flowers needs trimming and ...

Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know. Hosting a dinner party is a lot of work. But it's a labor of love. Being a host is also an art... and so ...

Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Hosting dinner parties is an art. There’s no manual, but ...