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What is entertaining?
the savvy host believes that entertaining is most simply gathering people together in enjoyable surroundings ~ offering good food & drink ~ to share stories, ideas, laughter ... life.
essentially entertaining is dedicated to the Savvy Host each one of us can become with a hint of inspiration, a little confidence, some creative flair and a healthy dose of humor.
We have the great pleasure of introducing a very special guest contributor. Embodying the perfect mix of class, savvy & sass, Auntie Carrie's Speakeasy offers a spot-on perspective about entertaining. Read on to enjoy he (read full article)
At a local haunt, there's a tradition of ringing an old bell promptly each day at 5p. The context for the tradition is that when the neighborhood was an old meat-packing district, the locals would listen for the bell to know it was time to j (read full article)
We discovered a few new items to wet your whistle - even share with guests! - this weekend. As always, we rely on and are indebted to the sage counsel and advice of the ever-present-online wine.com. We are also thrilled with our adv (read full article)
Kicking off our Savvy Experts in Entertaining series is special guest, Mark Vierthaler of Cocktails, 365. It's a sexy, slinky black dress. A smokey saxophone solo. Steam slowly rising from a city street after a summer rain. It simply (read full article)
With summer in the air, and the grilling game going on, here's a list of 8 refreshments we're pouring with friends, family and whoever else happens to drop by this week...(note that many of the pairings suggested are also listed in this week's Goo (read full article)
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we had to share two margarita creations to expand your fiesta horizons. See if these don't add a little "OLE" to your evening... Tamarind Margarita We've tasted some of the best while on travel in Puerto Vallarta. & (read full article)
We’re on a quest to compile a solid reference list of $20 and under wines that won’t embarrass a savvy host when entertaining. While an excellent wine can be worth hundreds of dollars a bottle, this is not a necessary, or even realistic, in (read full article)
Don't you love it when someone else figures out the perfect way to handle a situation ~ and they share it with you?? Matching wine and food for entertaining can be a frustrating experience, especially if you don't consider yourself expert in either (read full article)
A lesson in tequila courtesy of Joe Jack's Fish Shack in (Viejo) Puerto Vallarta ~ don't miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the freshest seafood in town while there... Tequila, it turns out, can be as sophisticated as single-malt Scotch or the fi (read full article)
One of our goals for 2010 is to simplify our entertaining ~ focusing on the essentials ~ so that we have time and sanity left to enjoy our guests ~ and our lives! ~ a bit more. So where to begin? All recipes for success begin with the bas (read full article)
To enhance an entertaining occasion, consider introducing a signature cocktail. Whether this drink is your “house specialty” or something tied to the theme of your event or menu, signature cocktails can hallmark your gathering at the get-go. Wan (read full article)
To enhance a dinner gathering, cocktail party or any other event, we like the idea of introducing a "signature cocktail". Whether this is your house specialty or something tied to the theme of your event, signature cocktails can be a great way to em (read full article)
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