Entertaining

By InStyle.com
Updated Mar 25, 2015 @ 10:18 pm
Entertaining
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Italian Gourmet

Courtesy Dibruno.com
dibruno.com
This family-owned Philadelphia specialty-food store has been in business since 1939. Even today it remains true to its Italian roots, selling imported and artisanal cheeses, cured meats, oils, and antipasti.

At left: Asiago d'Allevo cheese, $19; at dibruno.com.
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Shop by Theme

Courtesy socialcouture.com
socialcouture.com
Well-edited, complete party packages make it easy to throw a beautifully styled event. We love the Black Vine Dinner concept for its polished black-and-white scheme and Palm Springs vibe.

At left: Paper lantern string lights, $16; at socialcouture.com.

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Artisanal Marketplace

Courtesy foodzie.com
foodzie.com
This year-old, recently revamped site sells food directly from cooks and small local farms, making it the go-to spot for fresh, high-quality baked goods, meats, jams, and snacks (mmm, Brazilian cheese bread!).

At left: Jalapeno Apricot Honey jam, $4/4oz.; at foodzie.com.
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Party Supply Supershop

Courtesy plumparty.com
plumparty.com
Plan your event from start to finish at this site, which puts everything from invitations to parting gifts at your fingertips. Make sure to sign up for its newsletter to get entertaining tips, exclusive coupons, and sales alerts.

At left: Diamond ring napkin rings, $38/4; at plumparty.com.

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Candy Store

Courtesy dylanscandybar.com
dylanscandybar.com
Ralph Lauren's daughter Dylan has created the ultimate mecca for the sweet toothed, offering over 5,000 kinds of candy, from bulk gummy worms to her signature chocolate bars.

At left: Whirly pops, $11/4; at dylanscandybar.com.

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Spanish Foods

Courtesy latienda.com
latienda.com
Over 800 specialties, including Catunambu coffee, tons of chorizos (spicy sausages), and manzanilla olives are yours from this family-owned business. It's a smart resource for tips and recipes too.

At left: Bonito del Norte tuna in olive oil, Ortiz, $8/3.95 oz.; at latienda.com.
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Steaks and More

Courtesy allenbrothers.com
allenbrothers.com
Follow the lead of top steak houses like Del Frisco’s, Delmonico’s and Morton’s and order your USDA prime here. You’ll find every kind and cut of beef, plus pretty much any other type of meat.

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Personalized Party

Courtesy foryourparty.com
foryourparty.com
Whatever you need-napkins, gift tags, ribbon,candy boxes, stir sticks-you can design it, choosing colors, typeface and layout. If yours is more of an impromptu fete, Grab and Go options are shipped the next business day.

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