Weary of chips and salsa with ballpark-quality beer when you have friends over on Friday nights? Go a little retro (and ask your guests to dress up a bit). The throwback snacks and classic drinks ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If there's one thing we love around here, it's a good excuse to throw a party. And what's a party without ...

When we say something is "an oldie but a goodie," it's the highest form of compliment—because somehow it was able to withstand the test of time and trends. No easy feat. While we're happy to say ...

If you're throwing a New Year's Eve party, how about going old school? "Early Show" contributor Katie Lee gave some great tips on the broadcast for throwing a retro cocktail party. Lee's recipes from ...

If you're hosting a get-together this New Year's Eve, planning a tempting spread of snacks is probably already on your to-do list. Whether you're leaning into the convenience of store-bought favorites ...

When the Super Easy cookbook author is hosting a Christmas cocktail party these skewers are almost always on the menu. According to Food Network, Drummond said during her “Christmas Cocktail Party” ...

The tinkling of ice cubes, the hum of animated conversation punctuated by bursts of laughter: The cocktail party is back just in time for the holidays. A sophisticated adult gathering, fueled by mixed ...

On that note, there are countless retro dinner party favorites that can help you achieve this balance, from fruity skewers and meaty bites to elegant seafood appetizers, and below we've rounded up ...