Surprise Guest: Mom

Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?

Ditching an Annoying Guest

She came last year, must she again?

Strategic Guest Ejection

How should we signal that it’s time for guests to depart— short of changing into our pajamas?

Hosted a lovely dinner party last night and the champagne and the app’s were outstanding, the wine pairing with the meal was sublime...what’s the problem you ask? My guests were humorless idiots.. I had been in social...

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Impress your guests with broiled salmon in a tangy yogurt sauce.

How to Keep Guests Out of the Kitchen

And understand why they’re in there to begin with.

Surprise Dinner Parties

None of the planning, all of the fun.

Dinner Parties on the (Ultra) Cheap

Three multicourse bashes for eight.

Stain-Free Partying

Is it OK for hosts to ban red wine from pale furnishings?

10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

Party of One

The dos and don’ts of dining solo.

We had a ‘guys cook for their ladies’ dinner party. Was a great time: most of us pre-cooked some of our main dishes to save on time and elbow-to-elbow room, and of course our guests were suitably impressed. Or...

I’m looking for a location for a company party. I need a place that can hold 200 people for a sit down dinner. Ideally space would work for a dinner and dancing sort of thing. My budget is $35-$40 a person. I’m open...

Broiled Mussels with Sweet Paprika Aioli

An addictive appetizer for seafood-lovers.