How to Eat Alone at a Restaurant and Have the Best Date With Yourself

Just one?” It can feel like a spotlight moment—but here’s the truth. Eating alone at a restaurant is far more common than ...

This Is the Best Time to Eat at a Restaurant, According to Chefs

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are also typically quieter, while most restaurants are busiest on Fridays and Saturdays. "Friday and ...

Is It Rude To Request A Specific Waiter At A Restaurant?

Everyone has their favorite restaurant, dish, and some even their favorite sever — but is it rude to request that you be ...
YourTango

People Are Furious At A Restaurant That Did Away With Servers But Still Asks For Tips

It feels like a bit of a money grab. Imagine walking into your favorite restaurant, ordering for yourself, pouring your own drinks, and then being asked to tip at the end of your meal. If you did all ...
The New York Times

What Makes a Four-Star Restaurant? Our Critics Break It Down.

As Ligaya Mishan gives highest honors to a Japanese kaiseki counter in New York, she and Tejal Rao discuss what goes into the decision. With Ligaya Mishan’s review, Yamada joins a small group of ...