Swap the kitchen island for a table to improve flow and face-to-face time. Gain safety and savings with smart spacing.

Communal dining tables are having a moment. Here's how to navigate the social dynamics without awkwardness. Last night, my husband and I decided to go out to dinner and specifically try a ...

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. At a recent ...

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 ...