Beyond the Fork: The Hidden Language of Business Dining

by Harry Constantinescu

Overview

Beyond the Fork is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of business dining. Drawing on over two decades of international hospitality experience across five countries and two continents, award-winning sommelier and etiquette expert Harry Constantinescu reveals how the dining table can build — or break — professional relationships. This insightful book goes far beyond which fork to use. It explores the fascinating history of restaurant etiquette, the subtle cultural nuances that shape modern dining, and practical strategies to navigate everything from wine selections to power plays over dessert. Rich with stories from luxury hotels and world-class dining rooms, Beyond the Fork equips professionals with the confidence and poise to thrive in any business meal — whether closing a deal, hosting a client, or advancing your career. Discover how the table can become your most powerful boardroom, and turn every meal into an opportunity.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184526676
Publisher:	Harry Constantinescu
Publication date:	07/26/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	671 KB

About the Author

Harry Constantinescu is a seasoned hospitality executive, sommelier, and etiquette consultant with over two decades of international experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, and beverage leadership. Born in Europe and refined through years of working in France, Italy, Portugal, and the United States, Harry brings a uniquely global perspective to the table—one rooted in tradition, elevated by modernity, and shaped by genuine human connection.

Throughout his career, Harry has trained hundreds of professionals in the art of service and the unspoken language of dining. His credentials include Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Bourbon Professional (CBP), and Certified Whiskey Specialist (CWS). He is a three-time recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence and was named Atlanta’s Top Sommelier in 2010. His extensive leadership includes managing high-end dining programs, selecting private whiskey barrels, and launching hospitality training seminars focused on emotional intelligence and service excellence.

In Beyond the Fork, Harry distills a lifetime of knowledge into a guide for professionals navigating the complexities of dining in a business context. With warmth, humor, and precision, he invites readers to view the table not just as a place to eat—but as a powerful stage for trust, leadership, and connection.