Making Gefilte Fish

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

Chinese Restaurants Open on Christmas

Skip the holiday entirely, or celebrate without cooking, in Florida, New York, and Los Angeles.

Talking CHOW: NYC Restaurants

Two feisty New York magazine food editors argue and whine about the city’s restaurant scene.

The New Stealth Vegetarian Restaurant

Meatless eateries strive to be crossover hits, catering to people who no longer see vegetarianism as a hippie lifestyle choice.

Restaurant Warning Signs

Ten signs of a bad restaurant.

Why Aren't Dogs Allowed in U.S. Restaurants?

Poor bow wow, no chow for you.

Sunshine Bitters

Vodka is infused with cardamom and saffron for bitters with a fabulous aroma and a bright burnt-sienna hue.

Chocolate Coconut Sherbet

A nondairy dessert that’s nice and creamy.

But I Only Have Plastic

How restaurants should handle "cash only."

Bring Wine, Pay Double

Do restaurants ever waive corkage fees?

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

Kids Gone Wild

How should restaurants handle misbehaving children?

I Didn't Order Salmonella

Restaurant food poisoning etiquette.

Bring Your Own Plastic Container

The greenest takeout packaging.

Give My Table Away

The etiquette of canceling dinner reservations.