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When the Breakup Ruins Your Favorite Restaurant

Getting dumped while dining out doesn’t just happen in movies. And in real life, it could put you off your favorite place forever.

For Valentine’s Day, Should You Cook Dinner on a First Date?

Drinks out are out, dinner in is in. We spoke to three pairs who made the risky choice of sharing a kitchen table with a...

A 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’

Social media users, gripped by the potential for drama on Royal Caribbean’s world cruise, have turned the ship’s unwitting passengers into “cast members” overnight.

New York’s Best (Fake) Steak House Opens Up

Mehran’s Steak House was just a name, created as an in-joke. But when its waiting list drew hundreds, the pranksters decided to stage dinner —...

Do Cocktail Glasses Have a Gender? For Some Men, Clearly.

Stereotypes may be fading, but bartenders say many male customers are still uneasy with fancy glassware. And bars are trying to help.

What’s in a Martini? These Days, Just About Anything.

Ordering a dirty martini these days doesn’t guarantee gin, vermouth or even an olive — but you might get squid ink or a mozzarella ball.

Making Luxury Ice at Home

Americans’ long love affair with the cold has spawned a new obsession with specialty ice.

Athletic Greens Becomes a Household Name

In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.

Is It Time to Try Speed Dating?

Several new companies are catering to app-fatigued singles — in some cases, at a steep price.

How Instagram’s Algorithm Change Is Hurting Small Businesses

Instagram’s choice to prioritize videos over photos creates unforeseen costs for small companies, leaving many owners disheartened.