Bring Back the Dinner Party

A fresh guide to hosting modern dinner parties that emphasizes connection over perfection, with curated menus, planning tools, design inspiration, and over 100 recipes from the co-founders of Hauste

Hanna Ray Flores and Lea Raymond, sisters and co-founders of the entertaining brand Hauste, are on a mission to bring back the dinner party, and this book brings the celebration to your table. Their signature approach to hosting incorporates traditions passed down at their own family table and blends practical planning strategies with inspiration and style. Whether you're hosting two friends or ten, Bring Back the Dinner Party gives you the tools to feel confident and comfortable hosting in your own home.

Built around sixteen full dinner party menus, this book shares recipes, prep timelines, shopping lists, playlists, and plenty of inspiration for styling the table and setting the scene.

• Host a simple soiree with the West Coast Cucina menu and enjoy Calabrian Chili & Ricotta Crostinis, Brick Chicken with Go-To Green Sauce, and Baby Budinos with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
• Get inspired for the holidays with a Foolproof Friendsgiving featuring Tipsy Cranberry Sauce and Sour Cream & Charred Onion Mashed Potatoes or A Merry Little Mixer of Brie Bites with Asian Pear Salsa and Kir Royale Punch
• Pocket the signature Big Green Salad (BGS) formula for year-round hosting, starting with their go-to rendition featuring Marinated Hanger Steak and Grilled Artichokes with Charred Lemon Aioli

The sisters share their favorite hosting strategies to take the stress out of entertaining, from building a guest list and prepping dishes ahead of time to thrifting your tablescape. With stunning photography and an elevated design, Bring Back the Dinner Party is your ultimate guide to hosting with confidence and making the everyday special.

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