Ethnic restaurants like to brag about how "authentic" they are. But when it comes to the language on their menus, a new study suggests authenticity may not be a hit with some customers. Researchers ...

The language that chefs use says as much about us as it does about them. By Sam Corbin Fine dining in America may be a privilege for the few, but its lore is universal. You know fancy when you see it: ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. What can you tell about a restaurant from its menu? A lot more than what’s cooking.