Menus, ideas, strategies, and how-tos for entertaining, all from the premier men’s magazine. Esquire columnist and hostess par excellence Francine Maroukian, author of Town & Country: Elegant Entertaining, helps guys plan the perfect dinner party in manly, Esquire style. The focus is on simple, well-prepared dishes that men can handle with confidence, and that won’t drive them crazy with lots of complicated, time-consuming preparation. And there’s an extra treat: along with each recipe comes a tip that explains the hows and whys, the must-know strategies, of entertaining. With the guests feeling comfortable, they’ll all relax and enjoy such delicacies as Green Olive and Walnut Tapenade, a mouthwatering Double Fired Porterhouse with Lemon Peppered Green Beans and Flash Home Fries, and one of the delicious desserts in the "Short and Sweet” section. From romantic meals #65533; deux to a spread for a crowd, this cookbook and hosting guide has it all. * National Publicity