Hosting
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Read the room: How hosting well became part of the story
Is it a cold? Could it be jet lag? Have I now joined the ranks of those who suffer from hay fever? Or could it be the morning after a rather extraordinary evening that…
Small host cities
Small cities such as Katowice, and Eugene show the benefits of hosting big events.
Lead a merry dance
Welcome your guests, pour a large one and find your groove – let’s make yours a party to remember.
Be our guest
We drop in on a wine journalist in Porto, an architect in Berlin and two designers in Toronto, and – between bites – discuss the delights of hosting at home.
Step up to the plate
Welcome to Monocle’s very first survey on hosting at home (don’t worry about wiping your feet on the way in).
Best behaviour
Monocle’s agony uncle and Mr Tiddly share essential dinner party wisdom, covering everything from dietary requirements to departure etiquette for both hosts and guests.
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.
Perfect setting
Laying on a spread this Christmas? Luminaries from the worlds of design, hospitality and diplomacy reveal what makes a terrific table.
Toast to the hosts
This issue, Monocle attends to hospitality in all its guises: from the sharp end of a warzone to ritzy ambassadorial parties. Plus: how top designers are delivering service lessons in style.
Evening all
At Monocle, Saturday nights are for informal gatherings at home with friends. We offer our guide to good food, a great media line-up and enough grog to ensure a merry time.
