Stinky Seatmate

What not to eat on planes.

Palate Tease

Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso talk about life before arugula and The Silver Palate Cookbook, 25 years later.

Put Away the Darn Camera

How to politely photograph restaurant food.

You Can Get a Bad Meal in Rome

Here’s what we’re looking for: charm, authenticity, local ingredients, moderate prices. And while most Roman restaurants look perfect from the outside, watch out for these telltale signs.

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

Perfect Picnic

All you need to go alfresco.

Crushing Bones with Alton Brown

The host of Good Eats divulges his next big career moves.

Secrets of the Chip Aisle

The differences between “kettle-cooked” and standard potato chips; olestra and MSG.

Caveman Posture

Is it rude to put your elbows on the table?

Outta the Back of a Truck

Some of the best food in Salinas, California, is found on the street. Why would the city take it away?

We'll Just Split This

Is it rude for two diners to halve one dish at a restaurant?

Our Maine Man

Sam Hayward of Fore Street on unpretentious, unctuous eats.

Slow Spirits

If booze is to be slow, it has to be right.

Is Saving Tables Wrong?

On throwing down a jacket while you wait in line.

Hot Spring in Paris

An interview with Daniel Rose, the American chef of the most buzzed-about restaurant in Paris.