On a balmy recent evening, the Carl Freedman Gallery in the English coastal town of Margate was the setting for a double celebration. The two honorees first met at a vegan cafe in London in 2019, where they bonded over their shared Caribbean heritage (Mckenzie’s family is from Barbados) and approach to their creative pursuits. - Three Easy Summer Dishes: The French chef Yann Nury elevates classic seasonal recipes with fresh flavor combinations and a few luxurious additions. - A Lebanese Feast in Amsterdam: In a traditional Dutch canal house, a creative strategist organizes a dinner party to introduce a new collection inspired by her mother’s homeland. - Host Gift Guide: What T’s editors and contributors are bringing to thank their hosts this summer, including surreal serving spoons and cozy quilts.

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Persons: Carl Freedman, Ronan Mckenzie —, Denai Moore, ”, Mckenzie, “, Yann Nury, Moore Organizations: Credit, Hosting Locations: Margate, British, London, Barbados, Ibiza, Long, French, Amsterdam, Kingston