6 Met Gala Food Rules You Didn’t Know Existed!

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Met Gala Food Rules

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1. No Garlic, Onions Or Chives

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2. No Parsley In Dishes

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3. Bruschetta Is Banned

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4. Anna Wintour’s Approval Matters

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5. Bite-Sized Food Only

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6. Menu Matches The Theme

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Why Are These Rules Important?

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