Three-course dinner on New Year's Eve? Why not ten, with a live band and dancing? Splurge on one of these second seatings for an extravagant evening.

Whether they come from an expert's kitchen or yours, these desserts will be the pièce de résistance of any holiday meal.

Choose from a potluck of feasts offered around town this Thanksgiving from French country to soulful southern fare.

Every wino around town might want to teach about the grape these days, but you can still find an oenologue on any day of the week.

Forget Bordeaux futures—inexpensive bottles are higher in quality than ever before. Toast to the trend by toting your buys to a nearby BYO restaurant.

Don't just down tequila shots at any dive with a tricolor flag: Celebrate the Battle of Puebla by pairing classy cocktails with festive food.

Dessert may be finished, but your date (we hope) is not. Assuming you haven't blown it, this step-by-step lover's manual will guide you through the rest of your night.

Pairs looking to share a spoon come dessert will be out in imposing numbers on Valentine's Day. With apologies to recovering voyeurs, here are some confections ideal for public-display-of-affection types.

From eyeball ice cubes to taxidermied centerpieces, here's everything you'll need to make that Halloween party a howling success.