No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new people and embrace the energy of a dining room—or consider it a nightmare of ...

Confession: I don’t know much about what constitutes a “good table” or “bad table” in a restaurant. When a host leads me to my table, I sit down without complaint and only think about my location ...

Look around area restaurants today and you’ll see what seems to be plenty of unfilled seats. Though these chairs might seem empty, they actually are filled with respect for those who have served the ...

No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new people and embrace the energy of a dining room—or consider it a nightmare of ...