From the “BMW” trick to oyster fork placement, etiquette experts explain the rules of an American place setting.

Make outdoor dining easier with thoughtful place settings, secured linens, clear serving space, and simple finishing touches.

Don’t panic if the table is a little on the smaller side. Garten once called a too-large table a “party killer.” In her Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Back to Basics, she shared specifics. “For small ...

Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here, and with it, dinner parties as well as formal family meals that finally put grandma’s silver to use. Laying them out, however, can be ...