With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start thinking about what to serve, what to pour and how to make the holiday meal as festive as can be.

On December 17, 2012, join some of the best minds in food and beverage when Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a brand known for creating memorable and inventive dining experiences, partners with Foodies’ Night In (#FNIchat) to meet, greet, and talk holiday food and drink.

What’s the best Champagne within a budget? How does one make simple hors d’oeuvre that look like a million bucks? What’s the best side dish to serve with lamb and how can a basic chocolate cake be glammed up? For those seeking solutions to these quandaries, log onto Twitter and join Four Seasons @FourSeasons and #FNIChat for direct access to the exceptionally talented chefs of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts who will answer these questions and more.

• What: An engaging online discussion about New Year’s Eve entertaining featuring expert tips, tricks and techniques from Four Seasons chefs including Executive Chef Kevin Hickey, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago @FSChicago; Executive Chef James Babian, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai @FSHualalai; and Executive Chef Adam Sobel, Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC @BOURBONSTEAKDC. Topics will include everything from cocktails and creative hors d’oeuvre to unique plating ideas and simply elegant desserts.
• Who: Four Seasons in conjunction with #FNIchat (Foodies’ Night In), the popular Twitter chat founded by food personality Caitlin MacEachen Steininger aka @cookingwcaitlin. #FNIchat connects people from around the world for a weekly discussion about all things food and entertaining. Together this in-the-know team will share tips and tricks for creating the most special New Year’s Eve celebration.
• How: Join the party by logging onto Twitter and searching for the hashtag #FNIchat. A list of relevant questions for Four Seasons chefs has been created, each marked with the telltale hashtag, #FNIchat; follow along, weigh in, ask a question or share tips about New Year’s Eve entertaining.
• When: Monday, December 17, 2012 from 4:00 through 5:30 pm EST
• Why: Because it doesn’t get easier than this to access insider entertaining tips from acclaimed chefs on how to wow guests on New Year’s Eve.
• Where: Anywhere. Simply access the Twitterverse by logging online from a computer, iPad or handheld device.