Girl Dinner: The Ultimate Ode to Girlhood
Girlhood is dancing in your living room with your best friends, singing at the top of your lungs. It’s holding hands or linking arms as you walk down the street. It’s texting, “What are you wearing?” before a night out. It’s laughing until your stomach hurts, late-night deep talks, spontaneous beach trips, sharing clothes—sharing everything.
And girlhood is also Girl Dinner.
There’s just something about a plate filled with artisanal snacks that may or may not logically go together—but somehow just work. It’s the kind of meal best enjoyed while watching your favorite guilty pleasure show, sipping tea, wine, or—if you’re really leaning in—a martini.
If you need inspiration for the nights when you don’t feel like cooking but still want to feed into your feminine energy, we’ve got you covered.
The Art of Girl Dinner
Instagram and TikTok are overflowing with Girl Dinner inspo, and we’re here for it. The best ones? A little chaotic, a little indulgent, but always hitting the right balance of flavors and textures.
Here are a few of our favorite creators who get it:
1. Holly Barnes: The Queen of Savory Girl Dinners
Holly Barnes, self-proclaimed Savory Girl, is known for her “dirty, filthy, slutty, nasty” martini recipes (her words, not ours). She also serves up some serious Girl Dinner inspiration.
This snack plate she put together is a masterclass in flavor contrast—think creamy tzatziki, sweet raspberry jam, salty salami, briny pepperoncini, and crunchy truffle potato chips. A little bit of everything for when you can’t decide what you’re craving.
Watch Holly’s Girl Dinner masterpiece here.
2. The Sweet & Savory Dream Plate
One of the core principles of Girl Dinner? Never stick to just one flavor profile.
The perfect plate has both sweet and savory elements—like this six-ingredient dream plate featuring seasonal fruits, burrata cheese, prosciutto, olives, and tomatoes. The burrata ties everything together chef’s kiss beautifully.
3. Danielle Zaslavskaya: The Elevated Snack Queen
Danielle doesn’t just do snacks—she elevates them. Her “Girl Snacks” aren’t your basic yogurt and berries. Instead, she’s out here pairing:
- Coconut crackers or sugar cookies + vanilla ice cream + caviar + a drizzle of truffle honey (yes, really).
- Cottage cheese + tomatoes + Cheez-Its (somehow genius).
Her philosophy? If you’re going to snack, make it fabulous.
Check out Danielle’s snack wizardry here.
The Bethenny Frankel Approach to Girl Dinner
If we’re talking about Girl Dinner, we must pay tribute to Bethenny Frankel—CEO of Skinnygirl, inventor of the Skinny Margarita, and professional girl’s girl.
Her take? When in doubt, outsource it. A Caesar salad, a side of fries, and a crisp glass of white wine is peak Girl Dinner energy. Sometimes, the best move is just making a reservation.
Tinned Fish: The Official Protein of Girl Dinner
We can’t talk about Girl Dinner without discussing the tinned fish renaissance. Sardines, smoked trout, fancy tuna—Fishwife is leading the charge with cute branding, unique recipes, and a sustainability-first mission.
Want to take your Girl Dinner up a notch? Try:
- Soy-marinated deviled eggs with spicy albacore tuna
- Smoked trout dip
- Or just open a tin, put it on a plate, and call it a night.
Fishwife’s Girl Dinner guide is a must-see.
At its core, Girl Dinner is an experience, not just a meal. It’s about indulgence, balance, and, above all, fun. Whether you’re throwing together a plate of your favorite snacks or heading out for a wine-and-fries moment, it’s all about embracing what you love.
And because girlhood is sharing, send this to your bestie so you can plan your next iconic Girl Dinner together. 🫶
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