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  • How to Host a Listening Party on Spotify

    How to Host a Listening Party on Spotify

    David Murphy

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    Sure, you and your friends might be spending your quarantine going through everyone’s queue on every streaming service that exists. And that’s all well and good, but what if you’re not in the mood for movie night? What if you just want to rock out with your buddies while remaining socially distanced?

  • Dilute Batched Martinis With Tomato Water

    Claire Lower

    A good host always has some sort of libation on hand, but a truly stellar host has a batched cocktail, chilled and ready to pour. Since pre-made cocktails aren’t stirred or shaken, you have to dilute them with a little water, just to round them out and temper the burn. Plain filtered water works fine,…

  • The Best Christmas Party Is Russian New Year’s

    The Best Christmas Party Is Russian New Year’s

    A.A. Newton

    Holiday parties are often more trouble than they’re worth. By the time December’s half over and you’ve survived a sloppy open bar or three, the idea of leaving the house ever again can be pretty unappetizing. This year, take a cue from the Russians: Stay in and throw a banging dinner party.