Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A server writing on a notepad. - fizkes/Shutterstock Ordering off-menu has a bad reputation. Off-menu orders can come off as ...

In an age where everyone's a self-proclaimed food critic and reservation bots snag the hottest tables before mere mortals can book them, there's still one frontier of dining exclusivity that can't be ...

Getting a prime-time table at a buzzy restaurant in the city is no longer enough. Diners-in-the-know pride themselves on ordering exclusive off-menu items, and restaurants are increasingly offering ...

The coolest regulars at the coolest restaurants know something other diners don’t: secret, off-menu dishes that the chef is happy to whip up, if you know to ask. We’ve partnered with American Express ...

The early bird gets the burger. Restaurants across the city are increasingly offering off-menu hamburgers only available to those in the know — and often in limited quantities and only during a ...

Wine tasting culture is shifting toward more interactive and personalized experiences, from asking for off-menu pours to integrating wine-themed puzzles and games. Industry experts say such approaches ...

Ordering off-menu has a bad reputation. Off-menu orders can come off as insulting to chefs who put a lot of time and effort into curating the menu and developing recipes. Accommodating off-menu orders ...