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Mar 12 2020 
Wendy’s World: WSP’s Favorite Indie Bookstores in Chicago
The news lately has been stressful (impending Coronavirus pandemic, the 24-7 news cycle and… Continue reading
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Mar 05 2020 
The 2020 Wedding Trend We Love
The spring is always hot and heavy with #wedding planning – so we like… Continue reading
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Feb 27 2020 
Wendy’s World: Exploring Self-Care
In 2020, we will be sharing weekly soundbites from our Founder, Wendy Pashman, about… Continue reading
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Feb 25 2020 
An Epic EC x NBA All-Stars Event
NBA All-Stars Weekend in Chicago was legendary (and we don’t use that word lightly).… Continue reading
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Feb 19 2020 
EC Goes Greener in 2020
In the first quarter of the year, we are always focused on taking the… Continue reading
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Feb 06 2020 
Wendy’s World: Naples
In 2020, we will be sharing weekly soundbites from our Founder, Wendy Pashman, about… Continue reading
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Feb 03 2020 
Our Top 5 Winter Party Ideas
We’re in the middle of the *brrrrrr* chilly Chicago winter months, but are staying… Continue reading
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Jan 28 2020 
Wendy’s World: Brooklyn’s Bodega Culture
In 2020, we will be sharing weekly soundbites from our Founder, Wendy Pashman, about the… Continue reading
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Jan 24 2020 
Event Planning: Myths Debunked
In our 30 years of catering experience, we have fielded a wide array of… Continue reading
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Jan 13 2020 
Wendy’s World: Japan
Happy 2020! In the New Year, we will be sharing weekly soundbites from our… Continue reading
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Jan 07 2020 
2020 Wedding Trend: Craveable Bites
2020 is here! At the start of the New Year, we like to dig… Continue reading
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Dec 20 2019 
“Deck The Halls” at the Old Post Office
A Buzzy New Venue
Yesterday evening we “decked the halls” at the Old Post… Continue reading
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Nov 27 2019 
Thanksgiving Tableaus We Love
Thanksgiving is TOMORROW and at this point, you’re probably knee deep in recipes for… Continue reading
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Nov 06 2019 
On Barneys New York + The Power of Maximalism
Barneys New York – beloved institution of all things ephemeral, elegant, and truly unique… Continue reading
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Oct 24 2019 
Fire Burn & Cauldron Bubble – EC Celebrates Corporate Halloween
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, and one we truly go all out… Continue reading
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Oct 22 2019 
Best Honeymoon Destinations for Foodies
Planning a honeymoon? How about considering prime destinations for foodies? Think Fiji, Gordes, Vietnam.… Continue reading
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Oct 15 2019 
Our Favorite Fall Bites, as Seen in “Special Events Magazine”
At Entertaining Company, our snack game is strong — and we *love* a delicious… Continue reading
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Oct 08 2019 
Leisure x Inspiration: Travel Magazines We Love
Food, wine, travel and magazines — these are four of our greatest vices. So… Continue reading
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Sep 27 2019 
Elevated Autumn Cocktails (We Can’t Live Without)
Fall mixology – music to our ears. Fall is so exciting because it’s all… Continue reading
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Sep 24 2019 
More 2019/2020 Wedding Trends…
September is here, and with it comes the rush of wedding planning (cue stars… Continue reading
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Sep 16 2019 
EC’s Western-Style Indian Hotel Catering
At EC, we have a long history (30 years and counting!) of running around… Continue reading
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Sep 11 2019 
Swahili Surprise: Culinary Adventures on Safari
Our founder and President – Wendy Pashman – loves travel. Travel has powered Entertaining… Continue reading
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Sep 09 2019 
2020 Wedding Trends We Love
Fall is when we recharge our batteries, load up our mood and vision boards,… Continue reading
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Sep 03 2019 
Plant-Based Recipes to Reset Your Palate
Feeling the Post Labor Day blues? We get it. And we’re right there with… Continue reading
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Aug 28 2019 
72 Hours in Firenze: An EC Wedding Diary
At EC, we like to crank it. We’re an efficient bunch (meetings! walk throughs!… Continue reading
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Aug 21 2019 
EC Team in The Wild – Soaking Up The Last of Summer
We’re weekend warriors and we’re soaking up the end of summer — loading up… Continue reading
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Aug 15 2019 
Happy Birthday, Julia Child
On August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California, a larger-than-life girl was born. Julia Child. Today… Continue reading
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Aug 13 2019 
Tuesdays are for Travel
Tuesdays are for travel. And so – as usual, we’re here with a coffee… Continue reading
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Aug 08 2019 
EC Goes to Armenia: Interview with “Lavash” Cookbook Creator Kate Leahy
*Photo credit: John Lee
I have the pleasure of interviewing Kate Leahy this morning –… Continue reading
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Aug 05 2019 
Wine on a Dime: Our Summer 2019 Report
It seems that all roads lead to wine. It’s #nationaloysterday and this, of course,… Continue reading
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Jul 24 2019 
The Art of Leisure – EC’s Summer 2019 Obsessions
Leisure, noun, “freedom provided by the cessation of activities” as defined by Merriam-Webster and… Continue reading
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Jul 22 2019 
My Afternoon with Virgil Abloh
We spent the weekend hiding from the heat with Virgil Abloh. On Saturday, we… Continue reading
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Jul 18 2019 
36 Hours in Tanzania: an EC Travel Diary
For everyone in the EC family, travel is both a passion and a currency.… Continue reading
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Jul 17 2019 
Air & Water Show: Specialty Menus for Your Rooftop Watch Party
There are few things Chicagoans will stop in their tracks for: a perfectly grilled… Continue reading
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Jul 08 2019 
Summer Sips: Cocktails of The World
We had a blast celebrating America’s birthday and now we’re dreaming of upcoming parties,… Continue reading
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Jul 02 2019 
Red, White, Blue & You: Tabletop Inspo for the 4th of July
The 4th of July is the true start of summer. Popsicle-stained lips, beach hair,… Continue reading
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Jun 26 2019 
JOMO: The EC Guide to Dining In
Hosting is in our DNA – we’ve been assembling cheese plates since we were… Continue reading
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Jun 21 2019 
EC’s Summer in the City
It’s June 21st — the longest day of the year, and the official start… Continue reading
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Jun 18 2019 
Wanderlust – Our 2019 Cities List
Wanderlust. It’s a lifelong malady, with many manifestations and no known cure. It strikes… Continue reading
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Jun 12 2019 
S is for Summer (and Sparkling Tonics + Kombucha Coolers)
With each summer comes opportunity: running outside, barbecuing by the beach, taking that three… Continue reading
