Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths

Must you still dress up for nice restaurants?

Done Eating, Not Dining

When should a server take your plate?

But I Only Have Plastic

How restaurants should handle "cash only."

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

How Do You Say "Pho"?

The pitfalls of pronunciation.

Don't Hide the Ring in the Flan

How to propose in a restaurant.

Waiters Refilling Wineglasses

Should they or shouldn’t they? The controversy continues.

Ordering Off the Kids' Menu

Can grown-ups get little burgers?

I Didn't Order Salmonella

Restaurant food poisoning etiquette.

Scent-Free Dining

Whether or not to wear perfume to restaurants.

How to Prepare for the Meal of Your Life

Six months ago you nabbed a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town. Now the meal of your life is two days away. You have to be prepared. You have to be psyched. You have to make the most of it. But how?

The Art of Criticism

Does your server really want to know what you thought of your meal?

Must I Refuse Free Booze?

What should you do if a stranger buys you a drink and you don’t want it?

Stop Refilling My Wineglass!

How to tell waiters to let you drink at your own pace.

Secondhand Barbecue Smoke

Can vegetarians demand meat-free environments?