I Didn't Order Salmonella

Restaurant food poisoning etiquette.

10 Coupon-Clipping Resources

Where to find discounts for groceries and restaurants.

Scent-Free Dining

Whether or not to wear perfume to restaurants.

But I Come Here Often

Should regulars get special treatment?

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

Dumped Over Dinner

Is it OK to break up in restaurants?

The Other Napa

What’s worth doing in the Napa Valley: a travel guide to the wine country.

The Raw Deal

As raw food goes commercial, purists cry foul.

Is Saving Tables Wrong?

On throwing down a jacket while you wait in line.

Stuff I Screwed Up

Looking back on my bad advice.

How to Start Your Own Dive Bar

Be the boss, bouncer, and favorite bartender.

Girls Who Hate Girly Drinks

Bad bartenders assume you’re wimpy.

Doggy Bag Dilemma

Is saving leftovers ever a bad idea?

Kids Gone Wild

How should restaurants handle misbehaving children?

Gilt-Free Cooking

CHOW interviews bad-boy chef Paul Liebrandt, recently let go from NYC’s Gilt restaurant, now striking out on his own.