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ENTERTAINING

Kelly Wearstler’s New Collection With Serax Is What Tabletop Dreams Are Made Of

Fit for hospitality and residential settings, this versatile lineup by the AD100 Hall of Famer leaves no diner behind
Dining

7 Real Restaurants Seen in Movies Where You Can Have an Oscar-Worthy Meal

From a bar atop a Tokyo skyscraper to a beloved Central Park institution, these restaurants offer Hollywood glamour along with your entrée
Dining + Entertaining

6 Spirits and Wines with Standout Bottle Designs

From to artsy champagnes to artisanal tequilas, these drinks look as good as they taste
Dining

7 Stunning Real Estate Developments with Private Restaurants for Buyers Luxury 

From Mexico to New York City, these residential properties are chef's kiss.

Rebecca Gardner, Aerin Lauder, and Bronson van Wyck Give Their Hosting Essentials for Summer 

Three entertainers extraordinaire share insider tips and tricks—as well as playlists and specialty cocktails—for getting the party restarted this summer
Entertaining

How to Entertain Like Aerin Lauder

The design-savvy businesswoman shares her best tips in a stunning new book
ENTERTAINING

Step Inside India Hicks’s Enchanting Paradise 

The tastemaker and designer shares her best entertaining tips and most intriguing tales in her newest book
Architecture + Design

This Designer Has Perfected the California-Dream Lifestyle

Jenni Kayne's first book, Pacific Natural, chronicles the stylish L.A. native's love of all things design, entertaining, and California
Entertaining

Why the World of Luxury-Event Design Is More Outrageous Than Ever

Call it captive opulence: For high-end brands, bubbly and sushi aren’t enough anymore

Visit Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle for a Decked-Out Christmas Dinner

The Victorian-era English manor will be hosting guests for a good old Grantham-style celebration

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Rachel Brosnahan Knows a Thing or Two About Holiday Hosting

It's no surprise she's picked up some tips and tricks playing TV's consummate homemaker turned stand-up comedienne

6 New Celebrity Christmas Albums for Any Holiday Party Playlist

We break down offerings from John Legend to Jessie J to Gwen Stefani that will set a seasonal mood

10 Celebrity Chefs on the Tips, Tricks, and Tablescapes That Get Them Through Any Holiday Meal

Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert, and more share their seasonal entertaining secrets.

How Event Planner Bryan Rafanelli Designs the Biggest and Best Celebrity Parties

The party guru to the stars sits down for an AD Q&A to reveal his tricks of the trade in all things party planning
Entertaining

This Is How to Set the Most Beautiful Springtime Tablescape

U.K. illustrator Robin Lucas takes AD into his abundant garden to find inspiration for the perfect seasonal party backdrop
Entertaining

This Is How to Design the Most Stunning Wintertime Tablescape

U.K. illustrator Robin Lucas shares his secrets for crafting a swoon-worthy table setting in the coziest season
Entertaining

Here’s How to Set Your Table for the Holidays

There’s a setting for every style
Entertaining

Athena Calderone Shares Some Clever Tips—Including a Recipe from Her New Cookbook

The founder of EyeSwoon—and author of new cookbook Cook Beautiful—shows us how to work a lemon and ways to keep sauce
Entertaining

These 8 Expert Tips on Serving Champagne at Your Next Party May Surprise You

Impress your guests—and enjoy your own bubbly more—with these indispensable dos and don’ts of Champagne service