Hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be daunting. You're in good shape if you focus on the table. Here's how to set your dinner party table like a total pro.

Today, by several accounts, the dinner party is all but dead.. Young people are seemingly too busy, too burnt out or too broke to bother. Their homes no longer have formal dining rooms, and they ...

W hen you sit down at a dining table, whether it’s at a friend’s house, a formal dinner party, or a fine-dining restaurant, the small gestures you make can speak volumes about your manners and ...

The Barefoot Contessa, who has set the standard for hosting from her East Hampton home, is no stranger to sharing formal dinner party advice. However, her most recent pearls of wisdom address a ...

The entertaining guides of the 20th century are full of rules about how to fold napkins, who to invite to your dinner party, and what and what not to serve.

You can still throw a great dinner party with time, budget or space constraints. These 10 recipes help plan a soiree that will be remembered.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a holiday feast for a crowd, creating a beautiful tablescape is a fun, creative way to set the mood. Everything from the glassware and flatware ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I enjoy entertaining and cooking for people. When having a formal dinner party or something more casual, I’ll always ask if guests care for a second helping. On more than one ...