Adam Reiner’s New Book Will Teach You the Ropes of Modern Dining Etiquette | Eater

"When I worked at Carbone, people would order what we joked was the “Number One”—like the McDonald’s combo for Carbone: the Caesar salad, spicy vodka rigatoni, meatballs, and veal parm. Each dish is a great dish on its own, but together it’s not a great meal. I prefer to ask a server to order my meal for me because it makes the staff more invested in the success of your meal; when they come over to check on your plates they’re not just asking whether you liked it, they’re asking whether you liked what they chose, and anything that builds that camaraderie contributes to deeper hospitality experiences." - Bettina Makalintal