Behind the Menu

Alex wanted to host her first dinner outdoors, but she wasn’t sure it could happen. She had just moved in, and the backyard was still unfinished—no lighting, no furniture and over twenty guests expected. I helped her bring the dinner to life, working with a rental company to set the scene with bistro lighting and a long, beautifully dressed table under the open sky. When it came to the food, she kept it simple—chicken and steak, nothing too fussy. I promised her it would be a meal her guests wouldn’t forget, and that’s exactly what happened.