If you've always thought that hosting a cocktail party sounds like it's more work than fun and have avoided throwing one for precisely that reason, we have some great news: It's not nearly as ...

Entertaining can be stressful, but a cocktail party can be relatively easy to pull off with proper planning. Donna Crivello, chef/owner of the Donna’s restaurant chain (www.donnas.com), demonstrated ...

As the season of backyard barbecues, beach days, and rooftop hangs, summer is an excellent time to invite your friends over and flex your hosting skills. Much like the perfect summer outfit, the best ...

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To say that entertaining can be stressful isn’t breaking news. There are so many decisions to make, starting long before the day of the event. What’s the occasion? Who gets an invite? When and where ...

There are some occasions when we can consider skipping a formal dinner and hosting just a cocktail party instead. No rigid seating plans, no perfectly timed courses, no pressure to keep guests ...