Gourmet Gatsby: Jazz Age Cuisine

Selected theme: Gourmet Gatsby: Jazz Age Cuisine. Step into a shimmering world of speakeasy secrets, Art Deco elegance, and plates that swing with the rhythm of the Roaring Twenties.

Setting the Roaring Table

Think geometric plating, mirrored trays, black-and-gold accents, and gleaming silver coupes. The look heightened the taste, turning simple canapés into small sculptures. Share your favorite 1920s-inspired tablescape ideas in the comments today.

Setting the Roaring Table

With spirits hidden, bold flavors stepped forward: citrus, honey, smoked salts, and aromatic bitters helped mask rough edges and elevate ordinary ingredients. Tell us which bright, brave flavors you’d pair with your next speakeasy supper.

Iconic Dishes of the Jazz Age

Lush with herbed butter, greens, and breadcrumbs, this classic came of age in gilded dining rooms and never lost its luster. Broil until bubbling and fragrant. Would you crown yours with fennel fronds, or keep to faithful tradition?

Iconic Dishes of the Jazz Age

Crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and a creamy dressing became cosmopolitan shorthand. Add a whisper of champagne vinegar and a few grape halves. Tell us: tart apple or sweet, and would you ever fold in shaved fennel?

Iconic Dishes of the Jazz Age

Jellied consommés, caviar-topped triangles, and deviled eggs marched across mirrored platters like a perfect Charleston line. They’re theater you can eat. What’s your most irresistible two-bite canapé for a roaring midnight reveal?

Desserts that Dazzle

Tinned pineapple, cherry jewels, caramel edges—this cake brought tropical fantasy to temperate parlors. Bake in cast iron for a burnished crown. Share a photo of your version and tell us which brown sugar you trust.

Desserts that Dazzle

Ladyfingers embrace clouds of Bavarian cream, standing proud in ribboned molds. It’s elegance you can slice. Add candied citrus for sparkle. Comment if you prefer vanilla bean purity or a brush of orange blossom.

Host Like Gatsby

Cue Armstrong, Ellington, and Bessie Smith to set a velvet pulse. Mix instrumentals for chatter-friendly flow. Post your go-to tracks below, and we’ll assemble a community-curated Jazz Age playlist.

Metallic accents, mirrors, and cut crystal scatter light like laughter. Low lamps, fresh flowers, and discreetly placed ice buckets say welcome. Subscribe for our printable menus and tell us your favorite color palette.

Sprinkle card tables, charades, or a quick Charleston lesson between courses to keep energy buoyant. Ask guests for a signature toast. Share your best icebreaker so our readers can borrow brilliance.

Modern Twists on a Roaring Theme

Use clear vegetable consommé set with agar, bright peas, herbs, and jewel-like carrots. Serve chilled with lemony crème fraîche. Comment with your favorite herb combinations for a brilliant, garden-forward shimmer.

Modern Twists on a Roaring Theme

Swap gin for juniper tea or zero-proof botanical spirit. Keep lemon and a floral honey syrup. Garnish with a thyme sprig. Tag us when you find your perfect no-alcohol balance of brightness and bloom.