Where to eat, what to order and how to enjoy it
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Ordering Raw Oysters: Myths and Facts
Old rules of thumb about oysters are half right at best. What official food safety advice actually says, and how to order a plate with your eyes open.
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Dining Alone: How to Enjoy a Solo Meal Out
A table for one can be the most relaxed meal you have all month. How to choose the place, the seat and…
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Continental vs American Dining Style
One switches the fork between hands, the other never does. Both are correct. Here is how each style works, where it comes…
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Pre-Theatre Dining: Planning a Meal Before the Show
Dinner before a show is a race against a curtain that will not wait. A worked example of booking, ordering and paying…
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How to Send Food Back Politely
A cold plate, the wrong dish or an allergen where there should not be one are all fair reasons to speak up.…
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Mindful Eating Out: A Checklist
Restaurants make it easy to eat on autopilot. These simple checks before, during and after the meal help you taste more and…
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Steak Doneness Levels Explained Before You Order
Blue, rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done: what each one means on the plate, and how to ask for…
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How Restaurant Trivia Nights Work
Teams, rounds, a quizmaster and a table full of food. What to expect at a quiz night, how scoring works and how…
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How Walking Food Tours Work
A guided stroll with small tastings along the way. Here is how to choose a tour, what to tell the organiser, and…
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Prix Fixe vs A La Carte: Which Should You Choose?
One menu bundles courses together, the other lets you build your own meal. Here is how to decide which suits your appetite,…
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Food Hall Tips: Getting the Most From One Visit
Arrive with a plan, walk the whole hall before you queue, and order in small rounds. A step-by-step approach to eating well…
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Questions to Ask Your Server Before You Order
The person taking your order knows the menu better than anyone. A short checklist of questions that lead to better food and…