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

Communal tables like the ones at The Populist, which I review this week, are “in,” and from a restaurant’s perspective it’s not hard to see why. A long table accommodates more people than a string of ...

Over the last three years, we’ve seen more coworking offices pop up across the globe. The number of coworking members surpass half a million. So why do individuals love coworking spaces so much?

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. At a recent ...

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 ...

This week's reader question comes from A.N., who confesses to feeling a little misanthropic when confronted with tablemates she didn't ask for: How do you negotiate the communal table? Start a ...

Swap the kitchen island for a table to improve flow and face-to-face time. Gain safety and savings with smart spacing.

What do you have against elbows? I am an only child. I went to Disney World with my mom. I watch Olive Garden commercials and dream of big Italian families shouting friendly things across large tables ...

Brand new in the San Fernando Valley, this tapas bar takes over the old Tournesol space. It’s done up in hues of saffron and paprika, and at the end of the bar, there’s a handsome communal table that ...