Holiday potlucks feel wholesome—everyone sharing their favorite dish, crowded tables, laughter in the kitchen. But communal food setups also come with real risks: temperature changes, ...

No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new ...

In the decades following the Russian Revolution, most people in Moscow lived in communal apartments; seven or more families crammed together where there had been one, sharing one kitchen and one ...