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 ...

I had five Starbucks baristas make me their favorite off-menu drinks. All of the drinks were tasty, though I was shocked one customized grande latte cost me $8.20. My favorites were twists on the ...

Secret menus, or items that a restaurant does not explicitly offer, are incredibly popular. California-based In-N-Out’s success is largely due to its so-called secret menu that features ...

Ever been at a restaurant with a good idea of what you were ordering when a dish going to another table caught your eye? Ever asked your waiter or waitress what the dish is called? And what is in it?

Your orders have consequences, even if you don't see them. Here's what happens behind the scenes when you make a special request. Greg Baker is a chef, restaurant consultant, and writer with almost 40 ...