The Table

Recipes, hosting guides, and cooking tips from our chefs. Everything you need to eat well and entertain beautifully.

How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party for 8
hosting

How to Plan the Perfect Dinner Party for 8

A step-by-step hosting guide — from the invite to the last glass of wine. Timelines, menu structure, and the details that make guests feel special.

Le Chef Privé · 6 min read
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Lemon & Capers
recipe4 min

Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Lemon & Capers

Restaurant-quality scallops in 15 minutes. The secret is a screaming-hot pan and the patience to not touch them.

Chef Rohan Karim · 2026-03-18
Handmade Pasta from Scratch — Easier Than You Think
recipe8 min

Handmade Pasta from Scratch — Easier Than You Think

Three ingredients, no machine required. Once you make fresh pasta, you'll never go back to the box.

Chef Sofia · 2026-03-15
5 Wines That Work for Any Dinner Party
tips5 min

5 Wines That Work for Any Dinner Party

Stop overthinking wine pairings. These five bottles cover every cuisine, every guest, every occasion.

Le Chef Privé · 2026-03-12
Spring Ingredients to Build a Menu Around
ingredient5 min

Spring Ingredients to Build a Menu Around

What's in season in LA right now, how to pick it, and what to do with it. Straight from the Santa Monica farmers market.

Chef Rohan Karim · 2026-03-08
The Only Chimichurri Recipe You'll Ever Need
recipe3 min

The Only Chimichurri Recipe You'll Ever Need

Five minutes, one blender, infinite uses. This sauce goes on steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs — everything.

Chef Maria · 2026-03-05