The Art of Entertaining Relais & Chateaux: Menus, Flowers, Table Settings, and More for Memorable Celebrations

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One of the most comprehensive books on the art of entertaining from the most renowned Relais & Chateaux hotels and restaurants in North America, such as Blackberry Farm, Auberge du Soleil, and The Inn at Little Washington - featuring behind-the-scenes look at how to plan unforgettable parties by the top industry insiders, who regularly transform their properties into magical settings. Relais & Chateaux's first entertaining guide presents seasonal parties both large and small, replete with entertaining ideas and menus from some of the most acclaimed establishments and chefs in North America.

Relais and Chateaux is an association of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs, and restauranteurs that has set the standard for hospitality excellence. Jessica Kerwin Jenkins is a contributing writer to publications such as Vogue and the New York Times. She is also the author of Encyclopedia of the Exquisite. Patrick O'Connell is the owner and chef of The Inn at Little Washington, and president of Relais and Chateaux North America. Melanie Acevedo is an award-wining lifestyle photographer, whose clients include InStyle and Conde Nast Traveler. David Engelhardt is a travel, portrait, and lifestyle photographer based in New York City.

"Admired for its long tradition of gracious hospitality inspired by local cuisine and culture, Relais & Chateaux presents The Art of Entertaining. The stunning coffee table cookery book called the The Art of Entertaining brings to life 17 seasonal parties with world-renowned food and cocktail recipes (including entertaining tricks, menus, flowers, table settings etc) from 85 Relais & Chateaux properties across North America." -SwankyRetreats.com "Relais & Chateaux Reveals How to Replicate Epic Hotel Parties at Home" -Robb Report "Relais & Chateaux Properties Share The Secrets of Their Extraordinary Approach to Entertaining Guests" -TOP 10 FOOD BLOG, Karen & Andrew "...renowned chefs and innkeepers share their thoughts and secrets for successful entertaining at home, including food and cocktail recipes, and memorable table" decor." -Boston Globe "...brings to life 17 seasonal parties from Relais & Chateaux members across North America. Each chapter is designed to celebrate the senses in a unique environment with exquisite food and cocktail recipes, creative decor and the thoughtful, creative touches for which Relais & Chateaux is renowned." with Meadowood Beet Salad recipe" -IngredientsInc.net "Glenmere is a featured property in the new Relais & Chateaux book, The Art of Entertaining, wherein 17 of the brand's beautiful North American properties each claim a chapter to showcase their entertaining expertise. For their part, Glenmere executed a Great Gatsby affair that F. Scott would no doubt be proud of." -Daily Meal