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How My Korean, Vegan Dinner Parties Became Three Million Strong
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How My Korean, Vegan Dinner Parties Became Three Million Strong

Joanne Lee Molinaro, a.k.a. the Korean Vegan, loves hosting dinner parties. Now she’s throwing them on TikTok.
Our New Rules for Dinner Partying, Emphasis on “Party”
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Our New Rules for Dinner Partying, Emphasis on “Party”

As the legendary hostess Dua Lipa says, I got new rules.
The Secret Radicalism of A’Lelia Walker’s Dinner Parties
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The Secret Radicalism of A’Lelia Walker’s Dinner Parties

Through her famed salons, the beauty heiress and socialite provided a space of refuge for those on America’s margins.
Want to Join These Dinner Clubs? Slide Into the Chefs’ DMs
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Want to Join These Dinner Clubs? Slide Into the Chefs’ DMs

No longer bound by traditional brick-and-mortars, chefs are using social media to rethink their dream dinner experiences.
We Made You 6 Perfect Dinner Party Playlists, You’re Welcome
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We Made You 6 Perfect Dinner Party Playlists, You’re Welcome

Because you’ve got cooking to do.
Wine Calculator: How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need?
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Wine Calculator: How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need?

We’ve done the math—there’s a chart and everything.
The Dinner Party Is Dead. Long Live the Dinner Party
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The Dinner Party Is Dead. Long Live the Dinner Party

We’ve tried the cheap impressions of Martha Stewart excellence. Are we finally ready to relax?
How to Turn a Snack Board Into a Dinner Feast
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How to Turn a Snack Board Into a Dinner Feast

Tips for creating a snack board that's fun, filling, and stress-free from Katherine Lewin, owner of the dinner party essentials store, Big Night.
7 Ceramic Dinnerware Sets That Will Make You Feel Fancy As Hell
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7 Ceramic Dinnerware Sets That Will Make You Feel Fancy As Hell

They’re so chic your guests will forgive the serving snafus.
Omsom Asian Seasonings Have a Whole Lotta Flavor and a Whole Lotta Cred
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Omsom Asian Seasonings Have a Whole Lotta Flavor and a Whole Lotta Cred

These flavor-packed sauces simplify iconic dishes without dumbing them down.
After Illness Derailed Her Activism, Zainab Salbi Is Doing More Than Ever
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After Illness Derailed Her Activism, Zainab Salbi Is Doing More Than Ever

The humanitarian, author, and podcast host fights burnout with meditation, yoga, and lots of za’atar. 
I Was a Lifelong Vegetarian. I Decided to Taste What I Was Missing
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I Was a Lifelong Vegetarian. I Decided to Taste What I Was Missing

For decades, I never even considered meat to be food. Then I found myself in Argentina, surrounded by plates full of… wait, what are these?
When I Don’t Want To Cook, This Cheese Is Dinner
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When I Don’t Want To Cook, This Cheese Is Dinner

Consider Bardwell Farm’s Dorset Mini is pudding-like, rich, and just the right amount of funky.
Not Just Another Nut Milk: How One Brand Is Tackling Wealth Inequality
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Not Just Another Nut Milk: How One Brand Is Tackling Wealth Inequality

Pecan Milk Co-op’s rich and creamy alt milks have gained a loyal following in Atlanta. But founder Nijil Jones has a bigger goal: putting power back in the hands of economically marginalized queer Black people.
What’s New at Trader Joe’s: Pumpkin Stuff, Duh
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What’s New at Trader Joe’s: Pumpkin Stuff, Duh

It’s the season of the witch at Trader Joe’s. Here’s what’s good and what’s frightening.
My Search for the Perfect Waffle
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My Search for the Perfect Waffle

Crispy, buttery, and dunked in maple syrup. Beautiful waffle, where are you?
A Tail (Yes, Tail) of Two Cities
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A Tail (Yes, Tail) of Two Cities

El Paso and Juárez used to be one place. Today they’re separated by a man-made border—but united by one extremely delicious sandwich.
This Salad Spinner Is Worth the Green
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This Salad Spinner Is Worth the Green

Say no to gritty, soggy salads!
“It’s Not Often That You Meet People Who Are Funny, Clever, and Kind. And Anthony Was”
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“It’s Not Often That You Meet People Who Are Funny, Clever, and Kind. And Anthony Was”

In Laurie Woolever’s new book, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, chef Nigella Lawson recalls her late costar and friend, Anthony Bourdain.
A Skeptic Tries: Dairy Queen's Dipped Cone
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A Skeptic Tries: Dairy Queen's Dipped Cone

I’d been so focused on finding 'authentic' restaurants that I ignored one of the most American foods of them all.
You Haven’t Had a Toasted Sandwich Until You’ve Had a Jaffle
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You Haven’t Had a Toasted Sandwich Until You’ve Had a Jaffle

Crisp outsides seal in molten, gooey insides.
What It Means to Be an Outstanding Restaurant This Year
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What It Means to Be an Outstanding Restaurant This Year

Our October issue honors 12 Heads of the Table: the trailblazing restaurants supporting their communities, serving great food, and changing the industry for good. 
Loisa’s Sazón and Adobo Impressed Even My Puerto Rican Grandma
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Loisa’s Sazón and Adobo Impressed Even My Puerto Rican Grandma

It’s not the brand I was raised with, but Loisa’s seasonings have earned their place in my kitchen.
At This Appalachian Distillery, Moonshine Could Be Medicine
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At This Appalachian Distillery, Moonshine Could Be Medicine

Eda Rhyne wants to turn North Carolina’s legacy of bootleggers and herbalists into a source of pride—and a new generation of complex liqueurs.
From Lattes to Lamps, America’s Coming Up Mushrooms
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From Lattes to Lamps, America’s Coming Up Mushrooms

In the kitchen and beyond, we’re fixated on fungi.
The Best Cocoa Powder for the Chocolatiest Brownies and Cakes
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The Best Cocoa Powder for the Chocolatiest Brownies and Cakes

Not all cocoa powders are created equal.
José Andrés Would Serve Oysters, Gazpacho, and Fried Eggs at His Dream Dinner Party
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José Andrés Would Serve Oysters, Gazpacho, and Fried Eggs at His Dream Dinner Party

The chef-turned-humanitarian's guest list includes three of history's most powerhouse women. 
A Tale of Two Women, One Winery, and Some of California's Most Coveted Bottles
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A Tale of Two Women, One Winery, and Some of California's Most Coveted Bottles

Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez are breaking glass ceilings, dismissing stereotypes, and mentoring the next generation of winemakers through Camins 2 Dreams.