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

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In 2023, a standard table setting, the ones today that weirdly try and ...

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 ...

The standard white dinner plate is like a white T-shirt: You can dress it up or dress it down, depending on the accessories you choose. That makes it the perfect starting point for creating a warm and ...

Ready, set, table! Crystal Young, in her sophomore year participating in the OC Fair’s table-setting competition emerged Tuesday with a “Best of Show” ribbon and $150 prize – a repeat of her ...