Tipping is a customary practice in many service industries, often seen as a token of appreciation for good service. However, there are certain situations where leaving a tip isn’t necessary or expected. Understanding these scenarios can save you from social faux pas and ensure that you’re following proper etiquette. Generally Not Required: Gray Areas: Always […]
I would like to start a school in which they teach waiters and other support staff how to serve the customers. There is a real need for people to learn the appropriate serving steps. The reason I am looking into this is because at the last two restaurants that I went to the waiters started […]
Cooperhill — A Modern American Bistro and Quite a Find We headed over to Copperhill in Williston Park. It is a quirky American bistro that prides itself on being located in a 125 year old farmhouse. The only thing that I do not get is why is it important to highlight that the restaurant is […]
Instead of doing a rant today, I thought that I would provide some advice on what not to order in a restaurant. This is an argument that I have with my wife all the time. She always like to order food that sounds good regardless of where we are eating. In one case, she wanted […]
The eternal question that we have is what is a sandwich and where is the best one? I can not answer the location of the best sandwich but I am going to address what is a sandwich. Merriam Webster defines a sandwich as follows: (i) two or more slices of bread or a split roll […]
Yesterday, I went to Cava in Westbury a little before 2:00 and there were two lines. One line was for people who placed their orders online and the other was for people ordering in store. The in store line had maybe 15 to 20 people on it so I figured it would take 15 to […]
Rant of the Day — Lough Laughers As I get older, there is one trait in my fellow diners that bothers me to no end. That is the Loud Laugher!! Everyone in the restaurant is glad you’re having a fun time, but no one wants to hear your loud, cackling laugh all night long. First […]
Recently, I was at a restaurant where the menu was dirty with some remnants of food on it. I don’t know how food could get on a menu since when I order my meal, the waiter takes the menu away from me. After ordering, I have no use for a menu. So this is a […]
As I get older, there is one trait in my fellow diners that bothers me to no end. That is the Loud Laugher!! Everyone in the restaurant is glad you’re having a fun time, but no one wants to hear your loud, cackling laugh all night long. First off, what is so amazing in your […]
Rant of the Day — Why is Ice Disappearing in the Water One of the first things I order in a restaurant is a glass of tap ice water. Over the past couple of years, waiters have served the water minus the ice. I have needed to follow asking for ice for the water. These […]