Indoor Voices, Please!

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

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.

Dumped Over Dinner

Is it OK to break up in restaurants?

Black Fades to Black

Hipper-than-thou waiter attire is replaced by humble aprons.

Turning the Tables

Can a restaurant kick you out when you’ve finished eating and it’s busy?

But I Come Here Often

Should regulars get special treatment?

Scent-Free Dining

Whether or not to wear perfume to restaurants.

We'll Just Split This

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

BYO Whiners

With corkage fees, it’s a battle between diners and restaurateurs.

Sycophant on Rye

When is it appropriate to say thank you to your server?

Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths

Must you still dress up for nice restaurants?

The Art of Criticism

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

How to Tip on Wine?

It’s already marked up so much.

Bad Dinner, No Tip

Is it ever OK to stiff the waitstaff?

Don't Hide the Ring in the Flan

How to propose in a restaurant.