Revel

A fresh take on the art of having people over, this modern guide to hosting offers 85 recipes across fifteen distinctive menus from the author ofColombiana.

The art of entertaining starts long before your guests arrive. Revelis chef, food stylist, and housewares designer MarianaVelsquez playbook for setting up a headache-free affair. Her starting place is always thewhywhy are you inviting people over? This answer becomes your north star, guiding you through planning from what mood youd like to set to how many people to invite.

Since no gathering is complete without food, Mariana provides fifteen tried-and-true menus for any type of event. Organized by time of day, each menu is accompanied by a detailed plan and set up, where Mariana pulls from her countless hours of hosting experience to suggest her preferred order to buy and prep as well as how she sets up the space to create the tone she envisions for the affair.

Youll have recipes for Morning Rituals like aCardamom LabnehwithLemon Verbena Poached Rhubarbfor breakfast in bed. AFragrant Soupy Salmon Rice with ChorizoandCitrus Pork Belly and Radicchio Saladgrace the table for a fun pink-hued sit-down lunch fit for Midday Affairs. Maximize the Afternoon Light with the ultimate aperitivo spread filled with your favorite charcuterie and tinned fish alongsideLong Seedy CrackersandOrange-Spiced Olives. Settle into your Evening Moves with a twist on a classic roast chicken menu that features aSalt-Roasted Chickenwith a luscious Harissa-inspiredSalsa Rougeand aSesame Whiskey Cocktailthat kicks off the night.

With 85 delicious and dreamy recipes alongside gorgeous photography by Gentl & Hyers,Revelinvites you to enjoy every aspect of throwing a party. Whether you want to follow these menus to a tee or use them as inspiration, Mariana reminds you that hosting can be as extravagant or unfussy as youd like as long as you are having a fabulous time through it all.