Though often the butt of jokes, the trend experienced surges in popularity in the 1980s and 2000s. In the post-pandemic era, shared tables offer an easy way for digital natives to socialize. Where ...

No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new ...

The 2010 movie Valentine’s Day is not particularly memorable, but it does contain a brief, pointed bit of dining humor that still endures. Jason (played by Topher Grace) and Liz (Anne Hathaway) are at ...

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 ...

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