Who do you have to thank? A handful of local creative experts — among them Parachute chef Beverly Kim and DJ Mary Nisi — who shared tips on how to be a hostess with the mostess without losing your mind. Turns out, there’s a $2 side dish that’ll serve 20 people, a few boxed wines that always win big, and an easy, elegant centerpiece you can make with frozen flowers. Follow their advice, and when it's all said and done, both your tummy and your wallet will be perfectly full.
