Surviving Holiday Parties

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Dec. 22, 2007 Food & Drink

Chow magazine columnist Helena Echlin has advice for surviving New Year's Eve parties. She shares her thoughts on double-dipping, suggestions for mingling, and dealing with boring people.

Music break: Pigeon Toed Banana Peel by West One UK Library

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson

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