Revel

“If there’s anyone who I’d turn to for advice on lush, maximalist gatherings, it’s Mariana Velásquez.”—Domino

“This is a glitzy guide for the primpers and the preeners, full of lush photography, styling, and Pinterest-worthy spreads.”—Eater

“Food stylist Mariana Velásquez is a generous host, her gatherings verging on sensory overload. Her evocative new book … celebrates her exuberant approach to entertaining.”—Bal Harbour Magazine

“Mariana Velasquez’s Revel is a fierce invitation to rethink how to host with love, generosity and wild amplitude. Revel opened my mind to entertaining any time of day with Mariana’s delicious recipes and also served as a reminder that the process is as much about caring for others as it is about caring for myself. Even after decades of being a hostess myself, Mariana dazzled me with new ideas and recipes.”—Dana Cowin, Founder, Progressive Hedonist and former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine

“Revel is more than a cookbook—it’s a love letter to the art of hosting, a celebration of beauty, joy, and intention in how we gather. Mariana Velásquez is a modern-day heroine of hospitality, reminding us that welcoming others with care, style, and generosity is one of life’s greatest pleasures. With exquisite recipes and stunning attention to detail, she elevates every element of entertaining into an act of artistry. Through her vision, we’re reminded that a beautiful life isn’t just possible—it’s worth creating, one thoughtful gathering at a time.”—Shelley Lindgren, co-author of Italian Wine and Wine Director / Founder of A16 Restaurants and Tansy Wines

“I have been lucky enough to experience the warmth, whimsy, and delicious joy Mariana creates at her unique inclusive and always exciting gatherings. This book captures the distinctive elegance and enchanting ease of Mariana’s style. She shares her ginormous heart on every page, generously gifting all of her creative secrets, so that anyone with a desire to open their homes and hearts to others shines brightly. Mariana wants you to twinkle and sparkle with joy. I love Revel.”—Mary Giuliani, author and party and lifestyle expert

“Got the hosting jitters? Mariana Velásquez’s sumptuous cookbook Revel is an expert guide to curating everything from a dance party to breakfast in bed… . Beautifully presented with gorgeous photographs of food, scenery and tablescapes, Revel is a feast for the senses.”—BookPage

Mariana Velasquez is a trained chef, stylist, designer, and passionate hostess with decades of experience in the realm of food. A tastemaker who explores the juxtaposition of food, fashion, and art, Mariana’s work is an edible canvas where she invites the viewer to eat with their senses.

She is the author of Colombiana, which was named one of the best cookbooks of the year by Bon Appetit, Real Simple, and The Los Angeles Times.

Mariana started the retail line Casa Velasquez, a brand that ventures into an unexplored consumer category: hostingware. The company is a twofold concept encompassing textiles and stationery for the table as well as fabulous garments for the host, redefining the boundaries of home and fashion.

She has been featured in The New York Times, T Magazine, Cherry Bombe, Vogue, InStyle, and more.

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