I heard a story in which two solitary diners, who coincidentally happened to arrive at a small busy restaurant at the same time, were asked by the hostess to share a table for two. Has this ever happened to anyone else? And is it... (9 replies, last updated by wb February 12, 2001)

they were nice about it I was still a bit paranoid and made sure to put my coat on the other seat! How do you feel about being forced (or even asked) to share a table? (35 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath May 18, 2009)

I share tables most the time when I go to New York Noodletown, and it’s never bothered me. But those are big tables, not tables for two. I think that seating two solitary diners at a table for two is reasonable only if both... (4 replies, last updated by Sarah C February 14, 2001)

I am thinking about trying the Shared Table's turkey meatloaf with cranberry glaze. looks really good and very straightforward. Has anyone tried it yet? (2 replies, last updated by efdee January 17, 2008)

Ate at Table in Little Silver last evening. They have done wonderful things with a space that has been a graveyard for several other restaurants. This time, things may be clicking. The room is very attractive, with yellow walls... (27 replies, last updated by bgut1 February 23, 2009)

In Washington DC, there’s a great restaurant called Marrakesh where every table gets the same seven-course meal (eaten family style). Is there something similar in NYC? (1 reply, last updated by 1uc7 May 15, 2007)

an order of something is the size of an aircraft carrier. But we’d just order one and split it without asking for it to be split. Key here is to sit on the same side of the table with your honey, instead of across. Just eat... (4 replies, last updated by andy h July 7, 2000)

Presuming you mean the main course is brought to the table along with an empty plate, and it’s left for the two of you to divvy things up.... Occasionally, you will find a restaurant that puts a note on the menu re: a... (5 replies, last updated by bbqdawg July 13, 2009)

I really like both Proof and Beck, but the appetizers might be a little bit on the small side for sharing, depending on what you get, and therefore lead to a little more money than you wanted to spend. Another idea would be... (9 replies, last updated by Midwestkid January 5, 2009)

, it was the server’s responsibility to inform the table of the split fee and given the attitude described, probably not a big tip to start. Now to the interesting part: I think there is a difference in splitting an order and... (43 replies, last updated by hannaone May 2, 2007)

This was brought up on my local board. Why would a restaurant charge $5 or more for people to share something? I’m sure there’s a reason, but I just don’t get it. How do you feel about this? (19 replies, last updated by markabauman July 24, 2007)

about how much to order, praised our choices, flattered me a bit about knowing what bacalao was – etc, all the things a good waiter should do. We got our bread and sangria. And then sat. And sat. And sat. We sat and watches... (0 replies, last updated by sasha1 May 12, 2008)

maybe the downstairs bar area at Zerza? It wouldn’t be a sit-down meal, but you could all share a bunch of things from the menu... cheap, ethnic, groovy, moroccan, tapas, downtown... all of the above. Link:... (5 replies, last updated by sara December 14, 2004)

advertises as a gourmet Italian goods importer with some takeout, and Oggi, which looks like a neighborhood sandwich/simple pasta place with a few tables. Anybody been? (23 replies, last updated by rimanere October 27, 2002)

? So share a recent culinary success with all of us – we’d love to hear about it! To start things off, I’ll tell you about a recent dinner I made – based on recipes I’d read somewhere but cannot now... (16 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath March 25, 2004)