I have a huge list of Austin restaurants (885) that I thought the board may appreciate for neighborhood assignments, but wanted to see if it was ok to post it first. any feedback? essentially, on a work-related project I grabbed... (4 replies, last updated by NWLarry July 30, 2009)

Hounds coming in from Pensylvania on a whirlwind and don’t have much time! Is it possible to go to somewhere like Le Montee/Bouchonne and just order cheese and wine? Or to La Colombe for chocolate dessert and coffee? Or... (6 replies, last updated by kickshaw August 6, 2009)

The "chopstick etiquette" thread has moved to the Not About Food board. Sorry for the interruption. (0 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team January 3, 2003)

have a bit of pre-party crankiness – but a lot of work goes into hosting a party that is going to be a fun time and then people cancel at the last minute and ruin my party mojo. Am I just being uptight – or has RSVP... (32 replies, last updated by neverlate March 11, 2009)

with the fact I was the only person in there, had been in Japan for about 5 hours, and was nervous about my etiquette, meant it was not the most relaxing start to a meal I have ever had. After maybe 20 minutes a western couple... (19 replies, last updated by davew666 March 4, 2009)

I am curious about other CHs views on tipping. Here are my general questions: 1) Tipping on a retaurant’s special deal menu 2) Tipping for bottles of wine In general, I use 18% of the pre-tax total as the starting point for the... (9 replies, last updated by Midlife February 12, 2009)

I guess we have wandered off the etiquette track but this is so fascinating to me talk with some one with so much history there. I always look a the families and friends gathered around the tables and want to know more. What are... (35 replies, last updated by hazelhurst February 5, 2009)

-eating etiquette in his restaurant or 20 semi-galoots enjoying his sushi any damn way they please? For anyone interested, what I was doing was pre-mixing my wasabi-soy spackle, then dipping a piece of maki that had a slice of... (19 replies, last updated by OCAnn November 21, 2008)

I live in an apartment with several other people, and we all contribute to the kitchen. I am a bit of a foodie (obviously, seeing as I read chowhound) and I brought a bunch of my favorite kitchen equipment, including my super... (19 replies, last updated by Old Fat Sailor September 11, 2008)

Is it considered rude to invite to a BBQ, say you (the host) will provide all sides, but that guests should bring the meat/vegetarian entree they choose and grill it themselves? I have invited a crowd all of whom seem to have... (23 replies, last updated by JK Grence the Cosmic Jester June 7, 2008)

Is it bad etiquette to take pictures of dishes of food with flash at a restaurant such as Buddakan or Babbo? What about a place like 11Madison? (12 replies, last updated by Nyleve March 8, 2007)

When bringing a bottle of wine for dinner at the restaurant, should the person who brings the wine taste it, or should the guest of honor taste it? Which is better? Thanks (7 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 29, 2007)

I would like to see the etiquette/posting guidelines updated to include recommended information. Too many times a question is posted, and the first response is "where exactly, when, what type of food, what’s your price... (9 replies, last updated by spigot January 22, 2007)

I’m a newbie to omakase, so I wanted to ask if there are certain points I should keep in mind when going to a sushi bar and requesting omakase. There are a few questions I’d like addressed before I sit down. Would it... (9 replies, last updated by ipsedixit November 2, 2007)

Dude! It’s an Inn. Inn-keepers since CHaucer’s time have loved to see people belly up to the bar for a quaff of claret, and whatever’s going on in the kitchen. No etiquette required. Enjoy yourselves!... (6 replies, last updated by ChrisZ January 9, 2006)