They’re hiding the liquor under the table for laterThe life of a Modern Sophisticate can be hectic, we know. And while, in the past, we have focused most of our attention on those things that are crucial to living the life of a modern-day gourmand and man-about-town (including, but not limited to, how to properly use an oyster mallet, what foods to eat when drunk, what foods to pair with cocaine and weed, and how to be the best at dining out), this week we’re taking a different tack and discussing entertaining during the holidays. Specifically, Thanksgiving–because it’s tomorrow and because no Modern Sophisticate worth his spats and opera cape would even consider planning a massive holiday celebration until the day before. To give a thought to it at any time earlier would be “planning ahead,” and everyone knows that “planning ahead” is something only done by those without enough money or connections to be erratic, eccentric and impulsive.Now let’s begin…Thanksgiving: A History