Making Gefilte Fish

The classic Jewish holiday dish, made from scratch at Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco.

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.

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?

Kids Gone Wild

How should restaurants handle misbehaving children?

Your Order Is Politically Incorrect

How to address ethically challenged eaters.

Stiffing the Bartender

How much should you tip on drinks?

Done Eating, Not Dining

When should a server take your plate?

Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths

Must you still dress up for nice restaurants?

Don't Hide the Ring in the Flan

How to propose in a restaurant.

Is Saving Tables Wrong?

On throwing down a jacket while you wait in line.

Malloreddus with Pork and Pancetta (Malloreddus kin Purpuzza)

Sardinian pasta with simmered pork, red wine, and tomato sauce.

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

Indoor Voices, Please!

What to do when the table next to you is noisy.

Birthday Butchery

Help! I’m not cut out for cake-cutting.

Tierra Mojada

Peach purée livens up this tequila tail.