Adam Reiner in Conversation with Kyle Johnson Cherek

Boswell Book Company presents an evening with James Beard Award–winning dining and entertainment journalist Adam Reiner, who appears at Onesto Italian for a conversation about his new book, The New Rules of Dining Out. He'll chat with Milwaukee culinary historian and former Wisconsin Foodie host Kyle Johnson Cherek about this quintessential resource for anyone, from the casual diner to the ardent foodie, who wants to dine like a pro. Tickets cost $30 and include admission and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Tickets do not include a copy of the book, but Boswell will be on hand with copies available for purchase. With colorful anecdotes from his 20-plus years of experience working in restaurants ranging from the modest to the Michelin-starred, Reiner gives diners the inside track on how to get what they want in any dining situation. Reiner traces the earliest iterations of the American restaurant to the nineteenth century, considering the cultural significance of dining out in America. The New Rules of Dining Out encourages diners to lean forward, instead of back—to become more active participants in their restaurant experiences. This “Diner’s Bible” will completely change how readers think about food, the art of dining, and their own role as restaurant guests. Esquire editor and author Jeff Gordinier says: “You might think, ‘I already know how to dine out in a restaurant. I don’t need a user’s manual!’ But as Adam Reiner persuasively argues in this witty and perceptive book, you might just be doing it wrong, and Lord knows we could all benefit from a refresher course. In a perfect world, everyone would absorb Reiner’s spot-on etiquette guidelines, and the experience of dining out would improve for everyone involved - servers, chefs, and customers alike."