Plan a dinner party that feels effortless and elegant with the right guest list, prep strategy, and warm, welcoming ...

Francky Knapp is the commerce writer at Eater, and an award-winning writer with bylines in GQ, VICE, The Daily Beast, and other publications. A curious home cook with a deep love of Polish cabbage ...

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 ...

Missy Frederick is the Editorial Director for Eater’s dining team. She has covered the D.C. restaurant industry since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting and regional American dishes, and ...

Between showing up at the right time, bringing a thoughtful gift, and avoiding hot-button topics, even the most well-meaning ...

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 ...

There’s an art to throwing a dinner party. You have to pick a crowd-pleasing menu, strategically seat your chattiest friends in the middle to keep the conversation flowing, and time things perfectly ...