Honestly, we’re taking notes. She stepped out in a caramel-brown leather ensemble that’s sleek and stylish. The fitted corset top, with a bold front zipper, accentuates her figure. High ...

Do we go for banquette seating? Freestanding chairs? A mix of both? I like this banquette from West Elm, which has the same look as the brand’s Shelter sofa but adapted for a dining bench.

Let’s play a game. I’ll give you three dinner menus and you guess whether they are from a Brown dining hall or a five-star restaurant. Here’s the first: short ribs, winter squash, cornbread pudding ...