Over time, I’ve learned a few things about myself as a host. One is that, for right now, eight people around a table — my ...

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So when I read a new study confirming that this common “upper-class” rule is awkward for almost everyone at the table, I felt seen. The research team calls it the wait-to-eat norm. If your food ...

A lot of dining etiquette rules are now seen as outdated. Whether they're overcomplicated or too formal, here are some that ...

That’s why in 2026, we need Dine LA more than ever before. Founded by the city’s tourism board in 2008, the semiannual 12-day stretch of dining deals sees hundreds of participating restaurants ...

A perfect Christmas dinner table is about harmony, not excess. From choosing a thoughtful colour palette and low, conversation-friendly centrepieces to warm candlelight and beautifully presented food, ...

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If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Order soon so it arrives before Christmas By Jeaneen Russell For more than a decade, Jeaneen Russell has been creating holiday ...

Nothing ends a long, chilly day quite like a stress-free dinner that actually gets everyone to the table without complaints. With these 31 dinner ideas, there’s no need to negotiate with picky eaters ...

A textile designer, a chef and an artist share their tablescapes and their tips. By Alina Cohen Alina Cohen is a writer based in Brooklyn. This holiday season, she will visit family in Palm Springs, ...