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 ...

That’s what Patrick O’Halloran often tells guests when they settle in for a dinner party at The Deliciouser, a spice shop and events space. It means the table isn’t turning over to a later seating.

After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into cooking, setting the table is like the final boss of entertaining. Now, as more and more people become aware of the concept of a “tablescape,” having a table ...

Ina Garten built an empire around her talent for cooking and hosting, so who better to take advice from for the best dinner table size? In an interview with House Beautiful, the Barefoot Contessa ...

Leadership isn’t about earning a seat at the table—it’s about something even more powerful: setting the table yourself, inviting others in and shaping the conversation. History’s most effective ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When Shiza Shahid moved to the U.S. from Pakistan at age 18, the one thing ...