No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new ...

Communal dining tables are having a moment. Here's how to navigate the social dynamics without awkwardness. Last night, my husband and I decided to go out to dinner and specifically try a ...

At a recent dinner party, I raised a glass to say “happy birthday” to a new friend across the table. We’d be celebrating with six others over a four-course meal with cocktails, wine and three hours of ...

The 2010 movie Valentine’s Day is not particularly memorable, but it does contain a brief, pointed bit of dining humor that still endures. Jason (played by Topher Grace) and Liz (Anne Hathaway) are at ...

Last night, my husband and I decided to go out to dinner and specifically try a communal-table restaurant. (I’m required to eat good food for research purposes—my life is so hard!) Communal tables are ...