Summertime is here, and the living is easy, but it may not be the same sentiment when it comes to planning an elevated dinner party or knowing where to start. When one thinks of an elevated summer ...

Formal dinners? We're ghosting them. Today, it’s all about effortless gatherings with personality. This season is decidedly the summer of dinner parties: Intimate and intentional at-home gatherings ...

If winter is for extravagant tablescapes and decadent menus, summer is the time to do less. Your wrinkly linen napkins can be re-branded as rustic; simple white plates are the preferred pairing for ...

Discover the simple detail that ties a summer tablescape together, plus easy centerpiece upgrades and effortless prep ideas. With summer in full swing, we’re obsessing over beautifully styled outdoor ...

Now is a great time to expand your culinary repertoire. When the summer heat rolls in, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on the oven. Fortunately, the season’s bounty makes it easy to whip up ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." 'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends in the most celebratory fashion, with many of these ...

The 2025 installment of A Taste of Summer’s “Long Table Summer Dinner Series” is quickly approaching, with guests booked to begin enjoying great food and company on July 12. A Taste of Summer was ...

Society might consider proper table settings an antiquated practice, but every event planner worth their salt knows the importance of a perfectly crafted tablescape. Both a science and an artform, ...

As much as we hate to admit it — we’re approaching the last days of summer. Luckily, there are opportunities to bid the season farewell with dining experiences that celebrate Michigan’s bounty.