A Mediterranean feast

Recently, my father became engaged. After spending two years seeing the pandemic throw a wrench in couples' lives, I decided to throw them a proper dinner party, place cards and all. I wanted to give a nod to our Palestinian roots, so I threw a Mediterranean feast. I avoided most of my favorite dishes, as I tend to favor meals that require a lot of prep. I wanted to keep things light and simple, and make sure I was drinking before the guests rolled in. Like proper hosts, Bobby and I sat at the head and foot of the table,...