Depending on your household, the formal dining room might be a daily fixture or a space that only comes to life during holidays and special occasions. But what exactly defines a formal dining room, ...

The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us. You’ve brainstormed the menu, shopped for sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and thawed the turkey. (You have thawed the turkey, right?) With all ...

Setting a gorgeous dinner table is an art—and a science, according to the pros—which actually makes it a lot easier to understand and action yourself. While there is creative freedom in putting ...

For generations, the dining room was a space reserved for family dinners, holiday meals, and occasional dinner parties. But according to the latest 2026 Kitchen Trends Report from the National Kitchen ...

The good china sits atop grandma’s heirloom tablecloth. The sterling is polished, the crystal glistens and extra chairs are arranged around the table. Soon the candles will be lit. We’re about to ...

It’s that time of year again. As the holidays approach, families across Greenwich begin to think about and plan for special occasions and how best to accommodate guests. “Formal dining rooms are ...

British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foodies had a lot to say about it. The video sparked ...

The formal dining room, long considered a symbol of wealth and privilege, has been the subject of much debate over the past 30 years. Some declared it dead, a relic of a bygone era when families sat ...