Modern Entertaining

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A diverse group of friends enjoying a relaxed dinner party, sharing food and laughter, emphasizing authentic connection over curated aesthetics.

The Resurgence of Dinner Parties: Why Americans Are Craving Real Connection

Forget the perfectly curated tablescapes: summer hosts are now actively encouraging guests to 'leave their mark' on the dinner table, a stark departure from the 'Instagram-ready' ideal.

Julian Dubois·June 19, 2026

A modern dinner party where guests bring their own cool bags, reflecting new etiquette trends in social gatherings.

On the Table

Modern Dinner Party Etiquette for Unconventional Guests

Forget arriving fashionably late; modern dinner party etiquette now suggests guests bring their own cool bag with ice, rather than expecting fridge space.

Julian Dubois·June 17, 2026