How to Set the Perfect Holiday Table: 10 of the Finer Points for Achieving a Flawless, Festive Occasion  The initial sight of the holiday table should be beautiful—whether elegant or simple, or conservative or eclectic. As long as everything works together, feel free to let your creativity shine. There are, however, some “rules” or traditions →

              The Art of the Holiday Dinner Party         How to Be a Savvy Host, and a Polished Guest The upcoming holidays are a time for celebration, and most of these celebrations include dining with friends, family and colleagues.  Whether you are hosting a dinner party in your →

Today, business is the largest social environment in the world. Our rapidly expanding global economy forces us to socialize and conduct business at the table more than ever before. It is in this setting that table manners play a major role as relationships are developed and strengthened. There is no better, or possibly worse, place →

It’s that time of the year when we will start planning our dinner parties at home with friends, family and colleagues. Do you know what it means to be a courteous host? Do you know what it means to be a gracious guest? Courteous Host Protocol Always greet guests at the door and make them feel →

Valentines Day is a nationally-celebrated holiday that many people associate with love, romance and gifts.  According to the National Restaurant Association, seventy million Americans will celebrate their romance at a restaurant. Previous research by the association shows that Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday to dine out, after Mother’s Day. When it comes →