The Eight-Point Plan for Persuading Dining Companions to Order Exactly What You Want
Bargain and negotiate your way into tasting all the food you're craving.
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MIT "Charm School" Students Might Really Need It
The class helps students "develop an outer polish to match their intellectual brilliance."
Don’t Drink the Green Beer: That and More St. Patrick's Day Tips From Philly's Barkeeps
Sage wisdom from those on the inside.
Designer Ice Threatens Antarctic; Vigil Held For 22-Year-Old Killed by Police at Carl's Jr.
It may improve your cocktail at the expense of polar bears' lifespan.
Are Restaurants Responsible for Your Food Allergies?
The current surge of food intolerances puts restaurants in a tricky spot, and they shouldn't have to deal with them if they don't want to.
In Defense of Dining With Children
As kids are banned in restaurants, the childless cheer and parents groan. But the whole debate is framed as a false choice between a civilized evening and kids running amok.
Police Seek Tips to Identify Felton Supper Club Gunmen; ‘New Nordic’ Cuisine Is a Thing Now
Plus: Eating sardine sandwiches at your desk is so uncool; and a breakdown of bacteria in food, all in our morning news roundup.
It Isn’t Just Pennsylvania Restaurants That Ban Kids
Some NYC restaurants are trying to keep kids out, too.
Restaurant Diners Agree With Pennsylvania Restaurant’s Kid Ban
It seems an overwhelming majority would prefer that you leave your kids at home.
Pennsylvania Restaurant Owner Bans Babies and Toddlers
Rather than ruin everything for everyone, the restaurant owner has asked customers to leave the little ones at home.
The Etiquette Police Have Arrived
Both Time Out Chicago and the Tribune's The Stew weigh in on how to behave at restaurants.
Wine Etiquette: The Six Thousand Dollar Accident
A man accidentally orders a $6,000 bottle of wine - what's the protocol there?