Your orders have consequences, even if you don't see them. Here's what happens behind the scenes when you make a special request. Greg Baker is a chef, restaurant consultant, and writer with almost 40 ...

We've all been there, stumbling over words like "giardiniera," "vichyssoise," or "tteokbokki" when ordering at a restaurant. It's a humbling moment to be sure, and while it may seem like a fleeting ...