Soup of Fregula with Baby Clams (Fregula kin Arsellas)

A Sardinian classic with littleneck clams and a touch of saffron.

Sangría

Spanish punch made with wine and fruit— an alcoholic fruit tail of sorts.

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?

Kids Gone Wild

How should restaurants handle misbehaving children?

Give My Table Away

The etiquette of canceling dinner reservations.

Bring Your Own Plastic Container

The greenest takeout packaging.

I Didn't Order Salmonella

Restaurant food poisoning etiquette.

Put Away the Darn Camera

How to politely photograph restaurant food.

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?

Scent-Free Dining

Whether or not to wear perfume to restaurants.