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

Though often the butt of jokes, the trend experienced surges in popularity in the 1980s and 2000s. In the post-pandemic era, shared tables offer an easy way for digital natives to socialize. Where ...

At a recent dinner, I faced the worst fate that can befall a diner: There was an annoying guy at the restaurant. He spoke too loudly about boring things, shared unsolicited “expertise” on subjects it ...