Over time, I’ve learned a few things about myself as a host. One is that, for right now, eight people around a table — my former gold standard — is a bridge too far. Six is the sweet spot for now.

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Ina Garten built an empire around her talent for cooking and hosting, so who better to take advice from for the best dinner table size? In an interview with House Beautiful, the Barefoot Contessa ...

That’s what Patrick O’Halloran often tells guests when they settle in for a dinner party at The Deliciouser, a spice shop and events space. It means the table isn’t turning over to a later seating.

I'm always down for a dinner party, but there is truly nothing better than a themed-fête. And with Valentine's Day right around the corner, I'm preparing for a fun-loving feast dressed with only the ...