You can always politely decline and eat food directly from your plate ... unless you're coming with a large group of about 15 people. In that case, the restaurant will do its best to keep your ...

James Beard’s 2025 report reveals the survival challenges facing independent restaurants. With rising costs and shifting ...

Instead, they're more likely to eat in-restaurant as a social ... a little bit isolated and people really wanting to have that moment of connection, through food," Rebhun said.

going out to eat at a restaurant (or ordering in) is undoubtedly more expensive than making a simple meal at home. This reality has become all the more true in recent months, as the cost of food ...