A menu is so many things: calling card, salesman, a fantastical story that takes you on a culinary journey around the world. On second glance, however, you may notice that restaurant menus are not as ...

NEW YORK – You may think you’re immune to transparent sales pitches, such as “Do you want fries with that?” But the tactics restaurants use to nudge you into spending a little extra may be more subtle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A menu is so many things: calling card, salesman, a fantastical story that takes you on a culinary ...

How much impact does menu design have on what we order at a restaurant? A lot. So much in fact that restaurants can hire “restaurant engineers” to ensure they’re putting their best foot forward. Their ...

You glance at a menu, thinking you're making your own decision about what to order. The pasta sounds good. Maybe the salmon? Actually, let's go with the steak. Here's the thing though: restaurants ...

A simple menu flip is nudging hotel guests toward more sustainable plant-based choices. A study out of the University of Surrey found that listing vegetarian dishes first on hotel menus significantly ...

Want to dine smarter and spend less? These menu psychology hacks will steer you away from impulse buys. Tiny tricks add up, ...