Where to eat, what to order and how to enjoy it
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Ordering Raw Oysters: Myths and Facts
Old rules of thumb about oysters are half right at best. What official food safety advice actually says, and how to order a plate with your eyes open.
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Dining Alone: How to Enjoy a Solo Meal Out
A table for one can be the most relaxed meal you have all month. How to choose the place, the seat and…
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Continental vs American Dining Style
One switches the fork between hands, the other never does. Both are correct. Here is how each style works, where it comes…
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Choosing a Brunch Spot Worth the Wait
Weekend brunch queues can be long. The criteria that separate a place worth waiting for from one that just looks good, and…
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Restaurant Dress Codes Decoded
Smart casual, jacket required, black tie: dress code wording is vague by design. What each term usually means, and how to check…
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Finding Restaurants When Travelling: A Walkthrough
Arrive in a new city hungry and the nearest tourist strip is tempting. A step-by-step way to find places locals use, and…
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Chef’s Tables and Open Kitchens: What to Expect
Eating in or beside the kitchen changes the whole meal. Follow an evening at a chef’s table from booking to the last…
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Phone Etiquette at Restaurants: Myths and Facts
Is a quick photo of your plate rude? Does face down count as away? We sort common assumptions about phones at the…
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Pre-Theatre Dining: Planning a Meal Before the Show
Dinner before a show is a race against a curtain that will not wait. A worked example of booking, ordering and paying…
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How to Send Food Back Politely
A cold plate, the wrong dish or an allergen where there should not be one are all fair reasons to speak up.…
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Mindful Eating Out: A Checklist
Restaurants make it easy to eat on autopilot. These simple checks before, during and after the meal help you taste more and…
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Steak Doneness Levels Explained Before You Order
Blue, rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done: what each one means on the plate, and how to ask for…