In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether traditional place setting rules have ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered ...

I was taught that at formal dinner parties, bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered part of a formal place setting for multi-course meals. Now, I am given to understand that ...

I was taught that bread plates were not used, and that they were not considered part of a formal place setting for multi-course meals.

The 2026 Carnival season boasts a slew of post-parade parties with marquee entertainment that are open to the public, for a ...

I usually say simply, “What a nice surprise,” but I am then left to shuffle place cards, add settings (often unmatched) and squeeze them in.

Everyone who can’t get enough of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story has one person to thank: Andrea Swift. The mother of the Eras Tour superstar has finally been revealed as the matchmaker who ...

A textile designer, a chef and an artist share their tablescapes and their tips. By Alina Cohen Alina Cohen is a writer based in Brooklyn. This holiday season, she will visit family in Palm Springs, ...

Tablecloths are powerful. More than anything else on a tablescape, they can completely dictate the vibe of a meal. Imagine two identical spaghetti dinners, one served on red checkered oilcloth and the ...

Apple's iPhone 17 finally brings one of the most anticipated features of the Pro series — the Always-On Display, driven by the industry-leading ProMotion screen that adjusts its refresh rate between ...