In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether diners need to clap after each musical ...

When live musicians are performing during the dinner hour at a restaurant, is it rude not to applaud after each number?

Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. By Alyson Krueger Simon Kim knows exactly how many beats per minute ...

In my experience, most restaurants play the wrong sort of music. While a lot of thought may have been given to the menu, the wine list, and the service, none whatsoever has been given to the music.