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Host with the most
Eating together is a primal pleasure but dinner parties have evolved. We asked culinary experts what’s changed and how to create the perfect evening.
Dinner is served
Whether cooking for an intimate meal or hosting friends, the perfect recipe ensures a memorable evening. We’ve selected three Monocle menu favourites plus smart starter ideas.
Conversation starters
From choosing music to discussing odd anecdotes, this guide ensures engaging dinner party conversation. If all else fails, a strong drink can help!
Packing a punch
From Sanskrit roots to Swedish *bål*, punch is a drink built for sharing rather than spectacle. These recipes celebrate a centuries-old tradition that spans continents — and demands you relinquish control of the ladle.
Perfect setting
Laying on a spread this Christmas? Luminaries from the worlds of design, hospitality and diplomacy reveal what makes a terrific table.
Bottoms up
For Christmas and New Year, indulge in a festive cocktail or fine wine. We’ve asked the experts for their favourite tipples and star concoctions to enjoy this season.
Flammekueche
Its origins may be ambiguous but ‘flammekueche’ is a certain crowd-pleaser. The happy accident can be salty or sweet and is perfect for sharing with a bottle of Alsace wine.
Raising the bar
What makes a peerless drinking den? Monocle's editors share their vision for the perfect bar, from the drinks and design to the atmosphere and acoustics. Come and join us for a livener.
Inventory no.90
Our hospitable haul offers soaps to scrub with, sake to raise a toast, a lamp to set the mood and an incense burner for creating the right atmosphere for entertaining.
The rules of Yule
There’s no need to overcomplicate Christmas. All you need are good friends, seasonal tunes and some heart-warming flicks – all topped up with plenty of festive spirit (hic!).
