[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-florentine-dinner-party-jenny-cipoletti":3,"blog-related-florentine-dinner-party-jenny-cipoletti":33},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":18,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},1059,"florentine-dinner-party-jenny-cipoletti","Inside the Florentine Dinner Party That Had Everyone Lingering at the Table",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a particular kind of evening that stays with you—one where the table is set just right, the conversation flows easily, and every detail feels considered without feeling precious. On February 5, we had the pleasure of hosting exactly that kind of night at the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/nyc-showroom?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy Kuo Design Showroom\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tribeca.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34404\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-192.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo and Jenny Cipoletti sit on a velvet sofa at the Kathy Kuo Home Design Showroom\" width=\"1220\" height=\"814\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with Jenny and Freddie Cipoletti, we gathered an intimate group of sixteen around the table to celebrate the magic of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Florentine?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florentine Collection\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The evening was infused with the warmth and artistry of Tuscany, from the \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music that greeted guests at the door to the Italian-inspired menu that featured artisanal ingredients from \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucina Cipoletti\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003Cstrong>Whether you're here for a glimpse behind the table, a closer peek at the collection, or are simply looking for a little inspiration for your next gathering, I’m glad you pulled up a chair.\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" link=\"none\" size=\"large\" ids=\"34407,34414\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34409\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-250.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo x Cucina Cipoletti Dinner Party guests\" width=\"1220\" height=\"814\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentinedinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">The Graceful Flow of a Truly Special Dinner Party\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as they stepped inside, everyone was given a warm welcome with glasses of prosecco and Cucina Cipoletti's signature Olive Oil Martini, a drink that immediately set the tone:\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> innovative, but rooted in Italian traditions. While conversation began to bloom, guests moved through the showroom, taking in \u003Cstrong>styled vignettes \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>featuring pieces from the Florentine Collection\u003C/strong> before being seated for a dinner that was as beautiful as it was generous.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34418\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-165.jpg\" alt=\"a dinner menu sits on top of layered place settings\" width=\"1220\" height=\"814\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich and indulgent, the entire menu was carefully curated and made with love. After a toast was given and glasses were clinked, a starter of creamy burrata with fresh tomato and basil arrived alongside olive and rosemary focaccia—simple ingredients, perfectly composed. From there, two pasta dishes warmed guests from the inside out: Cucina Cipoletti's \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/collections/pasta/products/fusilloni?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fusilloni\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cacio e Pepe, that Roman classic of pecorino and cracked black pepper, and their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/collections/pasta/products/mezze-maniche?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mezze Maniche\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ragù finished with fresh parmesan.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bistecca alla Fiorentina with broccoli rabe was served as the main—a nod to the collection's namesake and the unfussy elegance that characterizes Florentine cooking at its best. Dessert brought a Principessa cake alongside vanilla gelato, finished with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/collections/cucina-cipoletti-sicilian-sea-salt/products/fine-sea-salt?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucina Cipoletti sea salt\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a slow drizzle of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/products/olive-oil-bottle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sicilian olive oil\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was the kind of ending that makes everyone linger just a little longer at the table.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" link=\"none\" ids=\"34413,34408\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Lasting Beauty of Our Florentine Collection\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Florentine?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florentine Collection\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itself was the quiet heart of the evening—present in every corner of the room, grounding the space with the kind of beauty that doesn't demand attention so much as reward it.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\"What does a space feel like when it’s been lived in and loved over generations? That’s the soul of the Florentine Collection to me: pieces with a story, collected over time and artfully layered, items that elevate a room simply by belonging in it.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">The collection draws from the visual language of Renaissance Italy: architectural proportion, hand-applied finishes, and natural materials rich in tactile beauty. It is deeply Italian in spirit, and deeply livable in practice. I truly love this collection so much, I redesigned my apartment around it… more on this soon!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34415\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-101.jpg\" alt=\"Layered place settings at a dinner table topped with floral arrangements and candelabras\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Florentine Dinner Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/96240-Finezza-French-Country-Cream-Ceramic-Dinner-Plate?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34432\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cream-dinner-plate.webp\" alt=\"Cream dinner plate\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Finezza Dinner Plate\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167149-Juliska-Puro-Modern-Classic-Basil-Cocktail-Coupe-Glass-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34427\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-coupe-glasses.webp\" alt=\"Juliska coupe glasses\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Coupe Glasses Set\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/173415-Marielle-Secret-Garden-Botanical-Weave-Saxony-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34429\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Marielle-Dining-Side-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"Marielle Dining Side Chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Marielle Dining Chair\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167557-Wayne-Modern-Classic-Brown-Room-Divider?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34430\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Wayne-velvet-room-divider.webp\" alt=\"Wayne velvet room divider\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Wayne Room Divider\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169003-Bernadette-French-Country-Patina-Brass-Floral-Candelabra?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34431\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/candelabra.webp\" alt=\"candelabra\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Bernadette Candelabra\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/96446-Juliska-Berry-Thread-Clear-Footed-Goblet-Glass?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34434\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-berry-and-thread-goblet.webp\" alt=\"Juliska berry and thread goblet\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Goblet Glass\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/96663-Juliska-Berry-Thread-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Flatware-Set?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34433\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-berry-and-thread-flatware-set.webp\" alt=\"Juliska berry and thread flatware set\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Flatware Set\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167142-Juliska-Jardins-du-Monde-French-Country-Basil-Ceramic-Salad-Plate-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34428\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Juliska-green-plate-set.webp\" alt=\"Juliska green plate set\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Juliska Plate Set\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/172762-Nicolas-Artichoke-Linen-Floral-Banquette?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34171\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/green-dining-banquette-with-fringe.jpg\" alt=\"green tufted dining banquette with fringe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Nicolas Banquette\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">How to Host a Dinner Party Worth Remembering\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">An evening like this one doesn't happen by accident. A few principles guided the night, and they're ones worth keeping in mind the next time you gather people around your own table.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>1. Keep the guest list intimate.\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sixteen people is not a small number, but it is a considered one. There is a threshold beyond which a dinner becomes a party, and connection becomes harder to sustain. When you can actually hear the person across from you, the evening takes on a different quality entirely.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" link=\"none\" size=\"large\" ids=\"34411,34412\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>2. Let the room invite you in.\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable furniture and thoughtful styling create a welcoming atmosphere before a single guest arrives. For this evening, that meant a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/173060-Amelie-Smoked-Paprika-Velvet-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plush velvet sofa\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> topped with soft throw pillows, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/137017-Amerigo-Mid-Century-Modern-Cream-Marble-Coffee-Table-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marble coffee tables\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfect for resting your drink, and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/165261-Solene-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Rattan-Column-Floor-Lamp?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">towering woven lamps\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> casting a warm glow over the entire scene. It's the kind of vignette that invites people to sit down, slow down, and actually talk to each other, which is exactly the point. When guests feel comfortable in a space before they ever reach the table, the whole evening shifts.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34405\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-194.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo and Jenny Cipoletti sit on a velvet sofa at the Kathy Kuo Home Design Showroom\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>3. Anchor the table with texture and candlelight.\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A long damask runner, a mix of \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/173415-Marielle-Secret-Garden-Botanical-Weave-Saxony-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upholstered chairs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, layered place settings in warm whites and rich greens, and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169003-Bernadette-French-Country-Patina-Brass-Floral-Candelabra?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tiered candelabras\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> down the full length of the table—this is what makes a dinner feel like an occasion. Fresh fruit and loose florals as the centerpiece create a look that’s abundant without feeling overly arranged.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34416\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-102.jpg\" alt=\"a floral centerpiece on the middle of a table setting\" width=\"1220\" height=\"814\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>4. Compose a menu with a natural rhythm.\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most memorable dinners move through the meal with intention—something light and fresh to open, a course or two that builds warmth and comfort, a main that feels considered and generous, and a dessert that sends everyone home happy. For this dinner, no single dish had to carry the whole evening because each one had a clear role to play. That's the difference between a menu that was assembled and one that was curated.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" link=\"none\" ids=\"34406,34410\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>5. Choose ingredients with a point of view.\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenny and Freddie brought Cucina Cipoletti's pantry to the table—\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/products/olive-oil-bottle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sicilian olive oil\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/collections/cucina-cipoletti-sicilian-sea-salt/products/fine-sea-salt?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finishing sea salt\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cucinacipoletti.com/collections/pasta/products/mezze-maniche?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">artisanal pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the food has a story, it becomes part of the conversation.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Florentine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Florentine Collection\u003C/a> is available now at kathykuohome.com. I hope it finds its way into your heart and home.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentinedinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a full-service design firm working with clients in the United States and abroad. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From warm, timeless interiors to serene outdoor retreats, our talented team of accredited designers creates spaces that feel like home, designed around how you live and what you love.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://kkhome.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=florentine-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cb>Schedule a free consultation\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>, call (888) 908-3486, or email studio@kathykuohome.com today to get started!\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/KKH-x-Cucina-Cipoletti-117.jpg","Layered place settings at a dinner table topped with floral arrangements and candelabras","Kathy Kuo Home","2026-02-27T10:00:54Z",[14,15,16,17],"Home","Dining Room","Pro Tips from Kathy","Our Projects",[19,20,21,22,23,24],"florentine collection","Florentine Dinner","showroom","kathy kuo design showroom","entertaining","Jenny Cipoletti",[],[],{"title":28,"description":29,"keywords":30,"canonicalUrl":31,"noIndex":32},"Dinner Party Hosting Tips for a Truly Special Evening","A peek into a truly special dinner party hosted by Kathy Kuo and Jenny Cipoletti, plus five hosting tips we swear by.","dinner party","/blog/florentine-dinner-party-jenny-cipoletti",false,[34,46,55],{"id":35,"slug":36,"title":37,"excerpt":38,"heroImageUrl":39,"authorName":11,"publishedDt":40,"categories":41},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[14,42,43,44,45],"The Designer's Handbook","Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":47,"slug":48,"title":49,"excerpt":50,"heroImageUrl":51,"authorName":11,"publishedDt":52,"categories":53},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[14,54,45],"Living Room",{"id":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"excerpt":59,"heroImageUrl":60,"authorName":11,"publishedDt":61,"categories":62},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[14,42,54]]