Dining news from around the world and the web… * And then there were none. The Village Voice‘s sole restaurant critic exits stage left. [NY Times] * Nevermind the minibar. In-room dining at the hottest hotels is getting less expensive. [Business Week] * Think thin. That doesn’t really work, but try these five tips for [...]
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Dining Poll: Who Pays When You Visit a Restaurant With Your Parents?
Dining out is often a family affair. It’s better than getting together for a home-cooked meal in many ways, from the fact that most chefs are better cooks than you are to the benefit of completely avoiding dirty dishes. But when you’re dining out with your parents, who usually picks up the check? Do the [...]
Dining Poll: What’s the Best Way to Pay the Check at Restaurants?
Akon once sang, “Cash rules everything around me.” And, in all likelihood, he was probably right, seeing how he was quoting Wu and all, but is cash still king when it comes to paying restaurant checks? Tell us how you’re settling up your bill when dining out in this week’s poll! Which way do you [...]
Dining Poll: When a Man Dines with a Woman, Who Picks Up the Check?
Women have come a long way, baby (I should know — I’m one of ‘em!). But some ideas about dating and dining etiquette haven’t come quite as far. There are more than a few folks who still insist that a man should always pay. But, what do you think? Weigh in on today’s poll below! [...]
Dining Poll: What Do You Do When a Friend Has an Expensive Appetite?
It’s happened to all of us at one point or another: You dine out with a group of friends and, while most choose modestly priced menu items, someone goes for the surf and turf with a side of foie gras. What’s a diner to do? Weigh in below! If you’re dining out in a group [...]
Daily Dining Poll: Let’s Talk About Checks, Baby!
When you’re on a dinner date, who pays?customer surveys
Daily Dining Poll: How Do You Split the Bill?
How Do You Handle the Check When Dining in a Group?Market Research
Top Restaurant Complaints: Really?
Detroit Free Press writer Slyvia Rector gathered a list of common complaints diners have when visiting a restaurant. Frankly, I was shocked by what I read. Not because they were controversial, but because they seemed so banal (and petty). The top complaint of all was regarding diners being addressed as “you guys.” While this probably [...]
Diners Behaving Badly: What Annoys You About Other Restaurant Patrons?
The folks who run the food and dining section of the Chicago Tribune probably dine out a lot, so it’s not surprising that they’ve got a complaint (or 10) about their fellow diners. Judy Hevrdejs compiled the list, which includes people who linger at a table long after their meal has ended and diners who [...]