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Anthony Rodell

Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Medium, BSB Media, Sheen Magazine, The Quintessential Gentleman, Cuisine Noir
Covers:  Event planning. Entertaining at home. Travel and destination events. Soft skills.
Doesn't Cover: Rocket science.
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Global event planner. Soft skills and manners expert. Home entertaining expert and traveler. Co-Principal @reidrodell #EventPlanner 📝 #Epicurean 🍾🍴#WorldTraveler ✈️🌍 #GayDad 🏳️‍🌈 #HomeEntertainingExpert 🍽️ #ChampagneLover 🍾
Featured in BHG.com & Forbes.com
Blogger Medium's The Good Host https://medium.com/the-good-host

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5 Must-have Entertaining Accessories to Make You Look Like a Pro Host - The Quintessential Gentle...

5 Must-have Entertaining Accessories to Make You Look Like a Pro Host - The Quintessential Gentle...

The end of the year is approaching and the opportunity to host an event in your home is only a few details aw…

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2020 Groom-friendly Wedding Trends - The Quintessential Gentleman

2020 Groom-friendly Wedding Trends - The Quintessential Gentleman

The date has been set, but you - the groom - is uncertain about your role in the planning. Nothing new here, …

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Maybe it's Time to Re-think the Wedding Registry - Black Southern Belle

Maybe it's Time to Re-think the Wedding Registry - Black Southern Belle

Why? Well, there is something missing in many black homes: antiques and heirlooms. Fewer and fewer people are…

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Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival: Plan Now for a Holiday Retreat - Cuisine Noir Mag...

Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival: Plan Now for a Holiday Retreat - Cuisine Noir Mag...

Franschhoek in the Western Cape region is considered a culinary pride of South Africa. Known for its food tou…

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Decorate with Flowers and Plants this Holiday - Hope for Women

Decorate with Flowers and Plants this Holiday - Hope for Women

Simplify your holiday décor with these natural embellishments. Before you pull out that dusty box of holiday …

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Curating gifts for guests in your home.

Curating gifts for guests in your home.

Yes, the invitation to your home for a party or weekend visit is enough, but keeping guests happy and comfort…

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5 Last-minute Details for the Perfect New Year's Celebration

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By Anthony Rodell
| The Quintessential Gentleman Verified
Whether you’ve planned an elaborate event or a casual get-together for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, there are always a few added touches that could make your gathering as perfect as possible. Here are five simple yet important preparations you can incorporate into your home event without busting a sweat. Create a Sober-Station Set up a station on a small table near your entryway or exiting doors for guests who need to sober up before leaving your home.
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Start Planning Your Holiday Open House NOW

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By Anthony Rodell
| The Quintessential Gentleman Verified
It’s thirty days and some change to the holiday season. Are you ready to party? Are you ready to host an event? Holiday season is not only a great time to get together with friends and family, but if you are hosting in a new house or apartment, it can also be a great time to have an open house. An open house has two general meanings.
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A Modern Man’s Go-to Guide to Dining Etiquette

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By Anthony Rodell
| The Quintessential Gentleman Verified
Most men get it right when it comes to daily common courtesies such as holding the door for a woman and an elder or walking on the curbside of the street with a woman or child or giving up a seat to allow a woman or elder a place to sit (on the bus…at an event). Yet, dining etiquette can be a big stumper. Trying to figure out which fork is for what and when can be tricky. There are even finer points to remember, but who has the time to learn?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Hope for Women magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means I can share.
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