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Why Dinner Parties Still Matter

Proof

America's Test Kitchen

Society & Culture, Food, Arts

4.41.8K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Dinner parties are having a moment again; where homemade meals feel almost radical in our fast-paced world. But this isn’t the first time they’ve surged back into American life. Reporter Otis Gray visits three New York dinner parties where we learn it’s never just about the food. Inspired to host your own dinner party? Check out our website for this list of dishes that are sure to wow. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rula.com/proof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey, proof listeners, Morgan Bowling here, your go-to grilling expert.

0:06.0

I'll be the first to admit, grilling can feel intimidating. It seems expensive, the gear can be so

0:10.7

involved, and sometimes it's hard to know where to even begin. So Monument Grills set out to make

0:15.3

grilling possible for everyone. They started in an Atlanta backyard with one simple question.

0:22.0

Why does grilling have to be so complicated? This led to the Everybody Everywhere grill, a grill designed to welcome everyone to the

0:27.6

flame. The grill is for first timers and serious backyard chefs alike. It's built for anyone

0:33.0

looking to make monumental memories. The Everybody Everywhere Grill is made from high-quality materials

0:38.1

and has thoughtful features like Clearview Lids

0:40.4

that help you keep an eye on your food without letting heat escape.

0:43.6

It also comes with app-connected temperature monitoring

0:46.0

that helps you focus on what's really important.

0:48.6

Delicious food and great company.

0:50.7

It's everything you need and nothing that gets in your way.

0:55.6

Join over 100,000 backyard chefs and discover the Everybody Everywhere Grill at monument grills.com.

1:05.7

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