Tips
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The Critic's Table
Who Gets the Money? A Diner's Guide to Service Charges, Tips, and That Confusing Line on Your Bill
Understand the crucial legal difference between restaurant service charges and tips: service charges belong to the business, while tips belong to the employee. This guide empowers you to read your bill, ask the right questions, and tip with confidence.
Ezra Kaplan·November 7, 2026
The Test Kitchen
How to Avoid Soggy Galette Bottoms with Pre-Baking
A single cup of excess liquid from fruit can transform a perfectly crafted galette crust into a mushy disappointment, according to the science of perfect pie: 16 tips for flaky crusts & firm...
Raffi Hovsepian·June 15, 2026