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Dinner is served
Whether cooking for an intimate meal or hosting friends, the perfect recipe ensures a memorable evening. We’ve selected three Monocle menu favourites plus smart starter ideas.
Best behaviour
Monocle’s agony uncle and Mr Tiddly share essential dinner party wisdom, covering everything from dietary requirements to departure etiquette for both hosts and guests.
Host with the most
Eating together is a primal pleasure but dinner parties have evolved. We asked culinary experts what’s changed and how to create the perfect evening.
Packing a punch
From Sanskrit roots to Swedish *bål*, punch is a drink built for sharing rather than spectacle. These recipes celebrate a centuries-old tradition that spans continents — and demands you relinquish control of the ladle.
