Erin Dana Lichy + Amanda Hirsch: She’s a Host

Join us for a release event with one of the Real Housewives of New York Erin Dana Lichy, discussing her new cookbook She’s a Host. Joining Erin in conversation is founder and creator of Not Skinny But Not Fat Amanda Hirsch. This event will be hosted in the Strand Book Store's 3rd floor Rare Book Room at 828 Broadway on 12th Street.

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Make your gatherings unforgettable with recipes and entertaining inspiration from Bravo star and New York City hospitality queen Erin Dana Lichy

The secret to hosting success is simple: make the dishes that are closest to your heart, add a touch of glamour to every event, and arm yourself with the tools to be able to host at any moment with minimal effort.

In She’s a Host, Erin showcases the food of her familial roots — dishes from Cuba, Iraq, Yemen, Israel, and Turkey—as well as her modern takes on New York classics. Real Housewives fans will finally be able to make her famous shakshuka, learn how to whip up the ultimate mezcal martini, and create a decadent chocolate marble cake to rival the best one you can get at Zabar’s.

Each chapter features tips and tricks on how to host like a pro, all shown through soirées featuring Erin’s famous friends. You’ll find specific advice on how to organize your space for hosting, put together a photo-worthy tabletop, and pull-off memorable occasions that friends and family will be talking about for years to come. Learn how to throw a girls’ night on a moment’s notice, host a Shabbat dinner, and make even the most simple weeknight meal feel special. The book has been crafted so that you can turn to it again and again—for visual ideas, entertaining shortcuts, and recipes that will never disappoint.

Native New Yorker, Erin Dana Lichy, is currently one of the stars of the Bravo television series, The Real Housewives of New York. Erin holds a master of science degree in sustainable development from NYU. A serial entrepreneur, Erin is the owner of an interior design-build firm whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue. She is the co-founder of Mezcalum, an artisanal mezcal and the host of the Come Together podcast. Erin resides in New York City with her husband Abe and four children.

Amanda Hirsch is the founder and creator of Not Skinny But Not Fat, a podcast and Instagram account that serves as your go-to for entertainment, celebrity gossip, and reality TV. With a relatable and candid approach, Amanda has cultivated a loyal, engaged community, sharing her experiences as an entrepreneur, wife, and new mother in New York City. Amanda has built a reputation as a trusted voice in the pop culture space, known for in-depth interviews with stars like Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, Lili Reinhart, and Nikki Glaser. She is especially recognized for being hand-selected by the Kardashian family to host the @KardashianHulu account at its premiere and co-host Kards Catch Up for E! Digital. Beyond the podcasting world, Amanda has collaborated with major brands such as HGTV, FOX, Hulu, Discovery+, and Apple TV+, cementing her position as a dynamic content creator with unparalleled access to Hollywood's most iconic figures.

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