Ina Garten reveals the two most common dinner party gifts that actually stress hosts out—from loose flowers to surprise side dishes. Here's what to bring instead.

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 ...

Long after the dinner party in question, a reader still feels self-conscious about jabs exchanged every time she opened her mouth. By Philip Galanes Some friends of ours get together monthly for ...

Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a better house for entertaining. Everyone brought a side dish, or ...