The Cocktail Party Book

Just in time for New Year's Eve, dive into this indispensable guide from New York A-list caterer and event planner, Mary Giuliani. When HBO, Vogue or The Rolling Stones want to host a premier event, they call Mary! Her entertaining motto 'Eat. Drink. Play. Recover,' never fails to wow. With a signature “simple yet special” approach that always manages to make the ordinary extraordinary, Mary shares all her secrets in The Cocktail Book: tried-and-true planning tips, inventive menus, whimsical recipes, and sensational  stories — everything needed to ensure your ducks are in a row, and your pigs are safely in their blankets.

Whether you're out to stage the perfect party (or after party!), casual gathering or memorable night at home, The Cocktail Party Book is filled with delicious food, eclectic planning pages, fun themes and solid advice. From Game Day and Awards Season, to Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, each of the 10 themes involves an engaging and festive "Snacktivity" that turns favorite party foods into eye-popping set pieces.

Giuliani also offers up Big Stories to get the conversation flowing, a Party Calculator to plan purchases and prep, and advice for stocking your Party Closet to quickly turn a casual drop-by into a fabulous time. Each themed chapter includes recipes and creative ideas to ensure your pampered guests are thoroughly entertained as they 'Eat. Drink. Play. Recover,' and depart. Whether you host get-togethers once a week or a big splash once a year, this handy guide has all you need to feel confident your guests will eat, drink and be entertained in style.