Big Night

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”“Lewin’s little ideas, advice, and culinary tricks … make Big Night the rare entertaining book that feels as achievable as it is aspirational.”—Saveur “Big Night: Dinners, Parties & Dinner Parties is a back-pocket guide—complete with bartending tips, a not-fussy tablesetting formula, and 80-plus recipes that feed six or more—that will help you pull off these evenings with ease. Warning: Her curated list of go-to groceries (olive oil! dried beans! hot sauce!) will make you want to do some shopping, whether or not you have people coming over tonight.”—RealSimple “This book will have you feeling well-equipped for any level of gathering. It’s the ideal tome for new and veteran hosts alike.”—Delish“Katherine Lewin is the sort of entertainment goddess everyone needs….Lewin’s encouraging humor shines through on every page, giving would-be hosts the confidence to plan their own big night.”—BookPage“Modern, playful, and extremely pragmatic, this collection on entertaining will breathe life into dinner parties.”—Library Journal “[A] hospitable guide will have everyone clambering to be your guest.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This book is a perfect expression of all that can be accomplished with a little effort and a lot of flexibility and joy. There is no one else I’d rather hear about entertaining from other than Katherine Lewin, who perfects the practice every day.” —Dana Cowin, founder of Progressive Hedonist and former editor in chief of Food & Wine

“As a career dinner party host, I can confidently (and gleefully) confirm that Big Night is your no-stress, all-vibes guide to hosting the most beautifully delicious casual gatherings, giggly girls’ nights, and grand celebrations you can dream of.” —Dan “Grossy” Pelosi, New York Times bestselling author of Let’s Eat

“The pages of this book are filled with smart and attainable menus for people who want to spend more time having great conversations around the table than stressing out in the kitchen … which is everyone—right?” —Jess Damuck, author of Salad Freak and Health Nut

“More than a cookbook, Big Night is an education in hosting, with tricks, tips, and etiquette worthy of passing down through generations. It’s a manual for creating the perfect moment, thoughtful and thorough, clearly explained, and a true pleasure to peruse.” —Sophie Lou Jacobsen, award-winning designer

Katherine Lewin is the founder and CEO of Big Night. Before that, she was a food writer and editor. She worked at The Infatuation for almost six years. She fell in love with New York City through its restaurants, eating incredible meals in packed dining rooms where it felt like anything could happen. The more time she spent in restaurants, the more she wanted to learn how to make her own dinner magic the kind that comes from feeding people you love, and new friends, too.