Most people walk into a restaurant, glance at the menu, maybe check the lighting, and sit down without giving the table itself a second thought. That's a mistake. People who have spent years working ...

A comfortable table setting, especially a formal one with a variety of glassware and flatware, should allow about 2 feet of space between the center of one plate and the center of the next. The formal ...

Eating with hands creates uncertainty in fine dining environments, even as menus grow more relaxed and global influences expand. Formal restaurants and luxury spaces operate under long-established ...

Dinner parties with family and friends are a lot of fun. Although it is the scrumptious food everyone looks forward to, the way it is served helps set the tone for the evening. Formal table settings ...

Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...