\nApartment Living Unfortunately, dinner parties also have the potential to be stressful for the host or hostess! That’s why taking steps to make it a relaxed experience is crucial to its success. The following are some helpful tips for hosting a stress-free dinner party:<\/p>\n 1. CHOOSE AN IDEAL GUEST LIST<\/strong> 2. CONFIRM CULINARY PREFERENCES<\/strong> You can also make your dinner party potluck style and have your guests bring an appetizer, entree or dessert.<\/p>\n 3. MAKE WHAT YOU KNOW<\/strong> 4. CHECK PLACE SETTINGS AHEAD OF TIME<\/strong> Hosting a dinner party from Chicago apartments need not be stressful, especially when your home is at the luxury River North Park complex. With chef-caliber kitchens, granite countertops, premium appliances and spacious dining areas, these units offer the perfect setting for unforgettable dinner parties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Apartment Living Sharing a meal with friends or new acquaintances in your Chicago apartment is one of the best ways to deepen relationships and get to know people better. “Breaking bread” is a communal activity with a long history in our culture, and it can lead to amazing conversations and great memories. Unfortunately, dinner parties… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/dmslivecafe\/UploadedImages\/f035c8d6-6476-43bf-aa5b-81bfafcd1a5e.jpg\")
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\nSharing a meal with friends or new acquaintances in your Chicago apartment is one of the best ways to deepen relationships and get to know people better. “Breaking bread” is a communal activity with a long history in our culture, and it can lead to amazing conversations and great memories.<\/p>\n
\nStart by making sure the guest list is comprised of an ideal combination of people. Avoid inviting people who don’t get along or who have the potential to rub others the wrong way. Develop a knack for inviting combinations of people that will result in the perfect alchemy of good energy and conversation.<\/p>\n
\nAre any of your guests vegetarian or vegan? Do any of them have food allergies, intolerances or strong aversions? Be sure to run the menu by anyone who is a known or suspected picky eater, and have alternatives on hand at your Chicago apartment if needed.<\/p>\n
\nIf you will be doing the cooking the day of the dinner party, this is probably not the time to experiment. Make a tried and true favorite dish that you’ve already mastered. Plan ahead and have all ingredients and components on hand the night before the party.<\/p>\n
\nYou don’t want to find out you’re short a wine glass or salad fork the day of the party. Inventory your place settings at least a few days ahead of time so that you can pick up extras in plenty of time for the event.<\/p>\n
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