Bring yourself, your manners, and a gift for the host. Getty Images In some parts of the country, a cocktail party might be about the cocktails. Southerners, though, who don't need an excuse for a ...

This story first appeared in the July 1974 edition of Esquire. The author, Alec Waugh, was a British novelist and brother to the writer Evelyn Waugh. Alec died in 1981 at the age of 83. You can read ...

When you’re planning a cocktail party, the right appetizers can set the tone for the entire event. You want options that cater to varied tastes while also looking impressive. From zesty Caprese ...

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Sue Chan, whose creative marketing and event company in New York produced the party, says one of the format’s appeals is that ...

John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, who has been actively involved as a volunteer, donor and board member with Unity House since it’s founding in 1971, received the Founders Award. Walter ...

An RTD cocktail is a party-ready gift that will make your life and the host's life easier—and tastier. Showing up to a holiday party with whatever-was-on-sale wine at CVS is…fine. Actually, I’m not ...