The Global Party is inspired by Around the World in 80 Days and could be more accurately described as around the world in over 80 parties in less than...
In the world of partying, no one does it better than musician Andrew W.K. I caught up with the often outspoken, never downbeat star yesterday, and asked him about his TV show and what's next for the party-maker.
Glenn Beck's tenure at Fox News will come to an end on Thursday, and no organization seems happier about his impending signoff than Media Matters, the...
It's the time of the year for Dad to go out and immolate his paycheck, turning succulent pieces of meat and crunchy fresh veggies into hockey pucks and piles of ash.
There it is! Our book!
We could not be happier to have In the Small Kitchen in our hands. It's been a year and a half since we landed a book deal, an...
High school and college graduations are fast approaching and local restaurants will be swarmed with well-meaning relatives.
Avoid the graduation wee...
Last summer, my friend Josh asked me to help him throw a dinner party for twelve or so of his friends. We were doing a lot of catering at that point, ...
Of the over one hundred etiquette subjects I have taught, dress and etiquette are always in the top ten. Dressing is not like setting the table, where rules rule. Are there rules for dress? You bet, but there's a lot more freedom of style.
Beans are a great source of nutrition, and they play an important part in American regional cooking and culture. Here are the basics a cook needs to know about beans.
It's Fat Tuesday, meaning Mardi Gras 2011 is in full swing. Colorful beads, parades and public intoxication mark this festive celebration, making for ...
Just days before and the Academy Awards red carpet is filled with celebrities, the more eco-minded celebs turn to the green carpet at Global Green USA's 8th Annual Pre-Oscar party.
While the spotlight is focused on Hollywood this week, CEO Matt Petersen wanted to "raise awareness, help support the work of Global Green and have fun" at the Global Green USA Pre-Oscar Party.
You could opt to travel the route of really awesome food. We're talking seriously easy and low-maintenance food that still kicks ass. Ready for kickoff?
The secret, and it is not much of a secret anymore, is to eat what is fresh and in season. Mussels are in season at Superbowl time and a super bowl of them is sure to be a hit at your party.
Last night at the New Museum's private opening of "George Condo Mental States," the American artist perhaps most widely known for painting the explici...
Maybe some are just discovering this Southern staple, but this down home traditional folkways cheese spread has always been big. Especially on Ritz Crackers at game time.
Using polaroids, fast ISO speed film, unassuming point and shoots (and assuming digital setups), our favorite NYC nightlife photographers capture fres...
It is believed that eating beans on New Year's Day will bring better eats in the year to come. According to one tradition, a coin is added to the pot and whoever gets the coin will get rich.
Some seriously lucky Jetsetter's are ringing in the New Year with Erick Morillo, Jay-Z, Coldplay or Florence & The Machine in concert at the brand-new...
Here are some of the coolest tools I've tested over the past year. If there's an outdoor cook in your family, put any of these under the tree and you will eat better as a result.
The American Farm Bureau has invited every member of Congress to its "Taste of the States" event Tuesday for a stand-up buffet -- just one of the many invite-only parties this holiday season.
On Sunday the McRib sandwich vanished until who knows when. A culinary sleight of hand mixed with marketing magic and millions of adoring fans, hotcakes wish they sold this well.