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The New Etiquette

How a stealthy groundswell of manners influencers is poised to storm the uncivilized world, not with pitchforks, but with politeness

Feb 12 • Laura Calder

Letter from Laura (February, 2026)

Restaurant lessons, five things to love about this month, and a delicious, sunny recipe for saffron potatoes

Feb 5 • Laura Calder

Applications for The Art of the Table Retreat in Provence are open today!

Jan 30 • Laura Calder

A video apéritif with Laura (and Peter, too)

+ recipes for a delectable lime mayonnaise and baby gem shrimp boats

Jan 30 • Laura Calder

A Video Interview with a Guru of French Elegance

on l'art de vivre à la française... and more, with Aude de Vathaire

Jan 22 • Laura Calder

LAURA CALDER: A Breath of French Air

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