Dinner parties aren’t about spotless homes, perfect menus, or polished timelines. They’re about people coming together—something that doesn’t require perfection at all.

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Leadership isn’t about earning a seat at the table—it’s about something even more powerful: setting the table yourself, ...

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Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater.com, covering restaurant trends, home cooking advice, and all the food you can’t escape on your TikTok FYP. Previously, she worked for Bon Appétit and ...