Tipping in the U.S. is an essential source of revenue for the many delivery and service workers, and there are some rules of respect to follow when tipping.
If you're dining out, you might notice that there's no salt and pepper on the table, and no, this is not a mistake. Here's the reason for this omission.
Uncover the napkin etiquette rule for an elegant dining experience at fancy restaurants. Improve your fine dining savoir-faire and impress with proper manners.
While restaurant specials may seem like an enticing way to try something new, when you're eating dinner at a sushi restaurant, it's safer to steer clear.
Caprese salad is a quintessential dish at Italian restaurants, but you shouldn't be ordering it all year. If tomatoes aren't in season, it's best to skip it.
When traveling in Europe it's good to know the local customs, especially when dining out. That means knowing how to hold your knife and fork the right way.
Chiles rellenos are roasted poblano peppers that are stuffed with cheese, coated in an egg batter and fried until golden brown. They're definitely worth trying.
Service fees can be allocated to anything from paid sick leave to the restaurant's credit card fees. It's still guests' responsibility to tip their servers.
If you love The Cheesecake Factory for its elaborate array of flavorful sauces, and wish you could have your favorite all the time, we've got good news for you.
Bartenders the world over have long used the so-called "golden ratio" to help build drinks. It's a versatile tool for everything from daiquiris to margaritas.
Let's chat about chaat, that delectable street food from India. Namely, pani puri, also spelled panipuri and pani poori, a dish best eaten in one bite.
You may have noticed your dining companions placing cutlery on their plates a certain way when they're done eating. Check it out: It's manners in the wild.