He’s making a racket with this noise complaint. A retiree enraged by clamorous cafes and rambunctious restaurants has started a petition to have Big Apple eateries publicly post their decibel levels ...

Have you ever left a restaurant with ringing ears and barely any memory of what your dinner companion actually said? You're not alone. The modern dining experience has transformed into something that ...

You slide into a booth at your favorite new restaurant, excited about the food that's coming your way. The server arrives, leans in close, and shouts something that sounds vaguely like tonight's ...

In an era of vanishing conversation, the experience of dining out is being diminished. Here’s how to reclaim it. Chris Berdik is the author of “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World — and How We Can ...

Apple earbuds and others can help you hear dining companions. Here’s how to use them. Many users overlook the AirPods settings that can help bring conversations into focus.Credit...Photo Illustration ...

One of the hottest new trends in restaurants is the mid-range bistro, focusing on some local foods and beverages. "In that hip, trendy category of restaurants you're going to find a price range," St.