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Hospitality Culture & Etiquette

The Chef, Etiquette & the Art of Hospitality

Can a three-Michelin-starred chef's creation make up for poor hospitality? On International Chefs Day, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores the relationship between gastronomy, etiquette and the human art of hospitality. Drawing on her international experience and active involvement with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, she explains why exceptional dining is about much more than what appears on the plate.

5 min read

The Art That Engages All the Senses

Hospitality is not a science but a human art that brings together sight, sound, scent, taste, touch and emotion. In this article, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores how thoughtful details such as the welcome, lighting, music, food, seating, timing and conversation create a complete experience. The best host is not necessarily the most impressive one, but the person who makes every guest feel welcome, comfortable, respected and genuinely seen.

10 min read

How to Eat Spaghetti Properly

Spaghetti is much more than a plate of pasta. Behind it lies centuries of Italian history, migration, culinary tradition and table culture. How did pasta become a symbol of Italy? What does Naples have to do with the modern fork? How did spaghetti reach America, and why do Italians traditionally twirl it using a fork rather than a spoon? A practical, accessible guide to spaghetti etiquette — including when a spoon is appropriate, how much pasta to take, and what not to do at the table.

8 min read

The Art of Eating an Artichoke

How do you eat an artichoke properly? Discover a real-life story that turns into a powerful lesson in dining etiquette, patience, and observation. Learn the correct way to enjoy an artichoke with elegance, and explore how this simple dining experience reflects essential principles of business etiquette, professional presence, and cross-cultural awareness in today’s global world.

3 min read

Drinking Etiquette at the Tab

Small details often reveal the true language of etiquette. One such detail is the mark left on the rim of a glass during a meal. Whether caused by lipstick, lip balm, or natural oils, these marks can draw unwanted attention at the table. This article explores drinking etiquette and offers simple tips to maintain elegance while dining—such as blotting the lips with a napkin and drinking from the same point on the glass—because true etiquette lies in small gestures that create a refined and pleasa

2 min read

Polite tips in Israel and around the world

Many of us have asked ourselves at the end of a dinner in a restaurant, or while sitting at the bar, should we leave a tip, how much, was the service good, or less good, and maybe it happened that we were really not satisfied with the food or the service, we debated whether we should leave a tip and how much? And maybe it happened that we simply forgot about the tip, and didn't understand why the host at the restaurant asked us, "Was everything okay?" On the other hand, when we arrived once more

10 min read

Business Dinner

Taking the photo before you eat is a must, any self-proclaimed foodie and miniature food critic will tell you that! But outside the rules of our modern eating habits, what are the rules to follow that will guarantee you with a proper etiquette status while eating out with a guest and/or a client:

4 min read

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