To entertain, or not to entertain

It's a week to Thanksgiving. India and its diaspora just celebrated Diwali. The holiday season is upon us, and one thing is clear: the high season for bringing people together at the table is entering unknown territory. Can lighting Hanukkah candles over Zoom still bring joy? Can that Christmas spread for six pare down to a dinner for one?  Clearly, 2020 holiday parties will look nothing like they used to. This doesn't mean they won't happen. Humans—being humans—will find a way to celebrate safely during the prolonged pandemic, not despite it, but because of it. Here's some help. Bespoke place settings make for a festive dinner even if it's just you. Photographer: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh How to Have a Covid-Safe Holiday Season Tips for being festive during this pandemic. Brazilian Bubbly Is a Big Bargain, Too If you didn't know that the land of steak and samba also makes excellent sparkling wines, it's high time to find out. Take a Hint: Chefs Are Adapting Their Menus for Chilly Outdoor Dining As temperatures drops, think cast iron pans and bubbling braises. Outdoor Entertaining Gear to Warm You Up Inside isn't where it's at this season. A Great British Bake Off Star Creates a Genius Make-Ahead Holiday Breakfast Nadiya Hussain's trifle is energizing and delightful—and easy. Social Distance in a Supercar You could take a road trip, yes, but that's about the journey, not the adrenaline. For letting off steam, zooming around a track remains one of the few socially distanced things drivers can do to blow off steam. And for that, there's a new supercar for you: Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche, and, of course, Lamborghini. The 2021 Huracán EVO RWD represents the Goldilocks of Huracáns. It's a great option for the buyer who wants to drive in comfort to a racetrack, challenge friends to a personal best lap time, then drive home—still at ease—in the same car.  The 2021 Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD, reviewed. Photographer: DREW PHILLIPS The model's V10, 602-horsepower engine combined with rear-wheel-drive makes for a thrill-inducing rocket of a ride. Prices start at $208,571, or drop another $20K and the EVO RWD Spyder can do it all the same, but topless. Time Keeps on Ticking Chopard and Wempe Offer a Truly Limited Co-Branded Watch The Best Watch of the Year Is Also the Thinnest Sylvester Stallone's Watch Auction Has Serious Hollywood Pedigree Patek Philippe Makes Noise With a New Product Category Steve McQueen's Monaco vs. Paul Newman's Rolex in Double-Header Auction Watches Under $10,000 That'll Have You Looking Like a Million Bucks Cheese, please! Photographer: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh Paid Post Grand Seiko: beautifully precise Japanese timepieces, created by artisans from the epitome of Seiko Watch Corporation's watchmaking. Explore the collection or book your virtual appointment Grand Seiko Festive Food & Drink From the Pursuits Archive Texture, flavor, funk! This is how you build a better cheese board If you can roast a bird, you can roast a pig There's only one winner in the battle of  vegan Thanksgiving turkeys The best mail-order pies in America, ranked Pass the fruitcake—seriously. The holiday foods you love to hate can actually be delicious The quickest way to master your favorite cocktail A case for the $150 ice bucket  You don't need alcohol to have a good time, but "cannabitters" might help And if you read just one thing ... The Hottest Gems in Jewelry Aren't Diamonds, Rubies, or Emeralds Instead of giving jewelry with the usual precious stones this year, set hearts on fire with rarities such as peridots, grandidierite, and conch pearls. Follow Us Get the newsletter   Like getting the Pursuits newsletter? Subscribe to Bloomberg.com for unlimited access to trusted, data-driven journalism and gain expert analysis from exclusive subscriber-only newsletters.   You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg's Pursuits newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022