No elbows on the table is one of the oldest etiquette rules in the book—but why? Find out how this maxim originated and if it's still a thing today. So why are elbows on the table rude? Some say the ...

Many of us don't think of the U.S. as the land of the underfed. In this era of the expanding waistlines, we hear far more concern about obesity than we do about hunger. But the two are more closely ...

Groundbreaking New York Congressperson Shirley Chisholm told us back in the 1970s that “if they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” A legendary and inspirational statement from ...

Part of the appeal of a natural wood dining table is its imperfect look — color variations, uneven grain, and knots all add character. The weathered coloration of Crate & Barrel's Basque-inspired ...