28 Jun 2010, Posted by admin in L'Epicurien, 0 Comments

melissa’s tips: a summer party made easy

Name: Melissa Matarese

Favorite Summer Vacation Spot: Nantucket, MA

Beach Read: New York Magazine (restaurant reviews of course!)

My Summer Party Must Haves:

Bugay Vineyard’s 2008 Long Stem Rose’ Rose’ of Syrah ($22, bugaywines.com)–It comes in a gorgeous glass bottle with a glass cork and can be reused to hold olive oil.

Homemade guacamole–Marinate chopped red onions in lime with salt and pepper, then add plum tomatoes, acocado, and lastly cilantro.

Set up fun lawn activities such as bocce ball and badminton to keep your party crowd entertained.

Voila! A great summer party requires very little work but comes with a big dose of fun.

–Melissa Matarese