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Our Featured Articles offer a variety of tips for hosting dinner parties at home. Topics like conversation starters, menu planning, and ambiance setting.

Formal dining table setting guide with labeled plates and utensils for etiquette enhancement.
Categories Featured Engage with Guests

Modern Hosting Etiquette to Make Dinner Guests Feel Welcome 5 (2)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 17 min read
  • 0

Hosting etiquette has long shaped the way we gather, serving as both a social tool and a cultural filter. Historically, it functioned as an unspoken…

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World map of spices and ingredients showcasing global culinary diversity and flavors.
Categories Featured Set the Scene

Culinary Passports: Travel the World from Your Kitchen 4.9 (14)

  • Nikki Jimeno
  • Estimated read time 6 min read
  • 0

Food is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and time. International cuisine not only nourishes our bodies but also tells stories of migration, adaptation,…

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Neon Save the Date sign with pink and blue cursive on a dark brick wall background.
Categories Featured Set the Scene

Preparation: Build Anticipation to Deepen Guest Involvement 5 (3)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 8 min read
  • 0

At The Gourmet Host, we’ve noticed that much of what is written about event planning focuses on the physical preparation such as logistics and décor.…

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Vibrant fall cocktails featuring citrus, apple cider, pomegranate, with whiskey and gin garnishes.
Categories Featured Plan the Meal

The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Order at A Bar, According to an Expert 4.7 (3)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 9 min read
  • 0

All it takes is 5 minutes on Instagram or TikTok to discover that today’s younger generations are increasingly health-conscious—alcohol consumption included. As a result, the…

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Categories Featured Set the Scene

How to Create Ambiance at Home For Your Next Gathering 5 (2)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 11 min read
  • 0

Have you ever walked into a restaurant and instantly felt transported to another place (or time)? Now, what if we told you that you didn’t…

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Friends celebrating outdoor dinner with wine and diverse food on a sunny day.
Categories Featured Set the Scene

Purpose: Define Why to Make Your Gathering Stand Out 5 (2)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 8 min read
  • 0

Gathering is an integral part of daily life, often more so than we realize. From coffee chats to work lunches, family dinners, and celebratory feasts,…

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Elegant dinner table with gold plate, black napkin, silver flatware in intimate setting.
Categories Featured Set the Scene

An Intimate Private Dining Experience with Chef & Somm 5 (4)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 7 min read
  • 0

Picture an elegant fine-dining experience where every dish is crafted just for you and your guests. And it all unfolds right in your own home!…

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Young girl exploring cornfield, nature adventure, childhood wonder, rural beauty, autumn landscape.
Categories Featured Plan the Meal

Culinary Treasure Hunt: Discover 20 Gems in Prince Edward County, Ontario 5 (23)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 16 min read
  • 2

Explore Prince Edward County's vibrant farm-to-table scene in Ontario. Discover 20 must-visit spots filled with fresh, local ingredients and handcrafted items for your culinary journey.

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Categories Featured Set the Scene

Elizabeth Wanless On Elements of a Memorable Dinner Party 5 (3)

  • Talia Jubé
  • Estimated read time 8 min read
  • 0

Fifteen years ago, David and I were fortunate enough to meet Elizabeth Wanless, owner of Great Events. Liz became our wedding planner and orchestrated one…

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Elegant dinner scene with diverse guests, candlelight, fresh flowers, and a poised waitress.
Categories Featured Set the Scene

Toronto’s Secret Supper Club Where Strangers Become Friends 5 (2)

  • David Jubé
  • Estimated read time 18 min read
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Amid Toronto’s bustling and often impersonal dining scene, one woman is creating a sensation by transforming her home into a unique “third space” for gourmet…

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