This week in dining trends…
* A reader asks San Francisco Chronicle restaurant reviewer Michael Bauer talk about what “fine dining” means — leading him to wonder if it means anything anymore. [SF Gate]
* Tom Colicchio (Colicchio & Sons) is (shocker!) a fan of fine dining, and he debunks some myths about the experience to CNN. [CNN]
* The stroller set has plenty of eating options in the Big Apple, as high-end restaurants embrace little foodies. [The New York Times]
* Speaking of kids, child and parenting behavior expert Priscilla J. Dunstan has her own tips for taking the little ones out to dinner. [KansasCity.com]
* The size of your server is directly related to the size of your order. [Slashfood]
* Your server’s tableside manner is directly related to your enjoyment of your order. [Seattle Times]