Welcome to Come On Over, a Food52 newsletter about hosting life’s big and little moments. It’s where we share our personal tips and tricks, from modern-day etiquette—shoes off or shoes on?—to making extra seating out of every surface of an apartment. This week, Kelly’s breaking the ice.
There’s nothing I love more than introducing one group of friends to another, especially when I know they’re going to get along swimmingly. But walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces can be awkward, even in the friendliest setting. And when you’re the one bringing everyone together, it’s on you to smooth that tension. So I gathered a few go-to tricks from the Food52 team.
