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 ...

I recently enjoyed an exceptional dinner at a vegan restaurant in New York City’s East Village. The tasting menu featured inventive dishes and when I ordered a cocktail, the bartender mixed it ...

In the 1984 rom-com “The Lonely Guy,” a crowded restaurant goes silent when Steve Martin tells the host he wants a table for dinner alone. A spotlight shines on him as he walks awkwardly to his seat.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caitlin Palumbo covers global dining and travel news and experiences. Some restaurants transform dining into an experience that ...