Etiquette

11 Etiquette Dos and Don’ts for Picnicking in the Park

The warm weather brings about many fun things, but our favorite of them all is picnicking. It’s a great time to kick off your sandals or sneakers and park yourself on a blanket for an entire... read more

11 Etiquette Dos and Don’ts for Picnicking in the Park

Posted by Francesca Borgognone , Editor

Tony-Inspired Toasts: Raise Your Glass the Right Way

Posted by Montana Marie R..., Writer

Toasting to love, friendship, health, wealth, happiness and accomplishment has been practiced by almost every culture from the beginning of recorded history. Toasting is part of our culture and it is... read more

The Top 10 Wedding Guests Who You Don’t Have to Invite

Posted by Francesca Borgognone , Editor

Planning your wedding guest list is no easy fete. With family members you haven’t seen in years to inviting co-workers, it can seem daunting to know where to make the cut. Whether some people... read more

Raise a Glass to Bill Hader, 'The Wolf Pack,' the All-NBA Team, and More

Posted by Francesca Borgognone , Editor

While of course we’re raising the tallest glass to our veterans this Memorial Day weekend, there are quite a few other people we’re toasting as we wrap up the week in news and events.... read more

What We’re Loving: Urban Bird & Co.’s Etiquette Cloth Napkins

Posted by Francesca Borgognone , Editor

All right, all right, we’ve accepted a lot of changes in the move from classic Emily Post-style etiquette to the new wave of dos and don’ts when it comes to table manners, but there are a... read more

Chefs on Dating: What Does a Chocolatier Cook to Impress a Date?

Posted by HowAboutWe, Special Contributor

This is the first in a series of interviews with prominent NYC chefs and food experts. This week, Jesse Curti spoke with Queens-bred Aditi Malhotra, CEO/Owner/Chocolatier of Tache Artisan Chocolate.... read more

How To Set the Table

Posted by Menuism, Special Contributor

Entertaining can be a daunting task. There are the obvious tasks, like invitations to extend and food to prepare. Another important detail is setting the table — not just putting out plates,... read more