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There was a time when throwing a dinner party wasn’t just about feeding guests — it was also about making a statement. Unsurprisingly, a good roast or salad wouldn’t cut it. You needed presentation, ...

There is something deeply personal about cooking for people you care about. You spend hours in the kitchen, you set the table ...

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.

After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into cooking, setting the table is like the final boss of entertaining. Now, as more and more people become aware of the concept of a “tablescape,” having a table ...