I enjoy eating as much as the next guy, and while going out to eat is a popular American pastime, waiting for your waiter to show up is not. Or the host. Or the food.
Waiting, waiting, waiting: It doesn't make sense to me. So while I've seen plenty of tips to have a cheap restaurant experience...
These days, you can go just about anywhere for a cheap lunch. Taco Bell has their 79-89-99 cents menu; Burger King and McDonald's have similar values. But the real questions is "How much quality do you get for your loose change?"
There's nothing wrong with bean burritos from Taco Bell. In fact,...
(Editor's note: The following story is an account by a former Carrabba's employee who no longer has ties to the company. One WalletPop editor who recently dined at a Michigan location of this national chain will attest to the veracity of this insider glimpse, given the exceptional experience he and...
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Have you ever wondered why sometimes your server looks slightly annoyed when you tell them you're having water with your meal? Or that she is more worried about the level in your wine glass than you? Or why many restaurants went to free re-fills on soda a few years back without batting an eye?...
Whenever I dine out, I always strive to keep the bill under $20 per person, tip included. Of course, it all depends on the quality, décor and type of restaurant, but for most middle-of-the-road type establishments, getting out with a bill of under $40 for two is quite an accomplishment --...
Editor's Note: This is a new column on the restaurant industry by David Bakke, who is a columnist with MoneyCrashers.com.
So, will cooks really spit in your food if you send it back to the kitchen? Have servers ever dropped a little liquid ex-lax in the drink of a not-so-friendly customer? Are...
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