Dining news from around the world and the web… * A boom of boomers dining out. Millennials, however, are a different story. [The New York Times] * Frankie say relax. So do all your servers. Nervous dining is a no-no. [Seattle Weekly] * Should restaurants ban children? Depends on who you ask. [Fox News] * [...]
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On Our Plate: Best Restaurants for Kids; Father’s Day Dining; Roast Chicken; Greenest Restaurants; Portland Dining Month; Dine Downtown San Jose
Happenings on and around OpenTable… * The inner child in all of us and the parent in many of us are celebrating the release of the 2012 Diners’ Choice Awards for Top 75 Kid-Friendly Restaurants. Find out where to have the family-friendliest dining experience with your brood! * Father’s Day is Sunday! It’s not too late to [...]
Dining Poll: How Should Parents Handle a Crying Child at a Restaurant?
It’s hard to predict when a child will have a mini-meltdown in public. There are lots of triggers — hunger, being over-tired, teasing from a sibling — but no foolproof remedy. When tears start to fall at a restaurant, how do you think parents should react? Weigh in on today’s poll! What should parents do [...]
Dining Poll: Should Restaurants Ban Crying Children?
A restaurant in Atlanta has made headlines for asking parents to step outside with crying children, effectively banning them from the restaurant. And, the folks over at News 10 in Sacramento, California, are wondering if fine-dining restaurants should follow suit. What do you think? Weigh in on today’s poll! Should restaurants ban crying children?
Top Dining Trends for 2012: Kids at Restaurants Are Out; Bread, Spicy Foods Are In
As we look back today at the top restaurants of 2011, we’re also looking ahead to next year. We recently surveyed our restaurant partners and OpenTable VIP diners to find out the top trends for 2012. 1. Babysitters are as important as reservations. You love your children, naturally, but your fellow fine diners? Not so [...]
Dining Poll: Is It Fair to Charge Diners with Children an Extra Fee?
Late last week, a restaurant in the U.K. came under fire for charging an extra fee to a diner who brought her child into the restaurant, claiming the infant, who was not eating anything, was taking up space. Is the restaurant within its rights to set such a policy — or is it discriminatory to [...]
Daily Dining Poll: Should Fine-Dining Restaurants Accommodate Strollers?
Should fine-dining restaurants be expected to accommodate strollers?online survey
Daily Dining Poll: When Should Children Begin Dining Out with Their Parents?
When should children begin dining out with their parents?Market Research
Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants: OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Winners
Are you the proud parent of a foodie in training? Does your son or daughter enjoy dining out as much as you do? Picking a restaurant that will please everyone is easier than ever with the announcement of the national winners of OpenTable’s second annual Diners’ Choice awards for restaurants its diners deemed the most [...]
Dining Out on Easter: Egg-cellent Deals at Restaurants Near You
Easter is less than a month away, and, if you’re a planner (as I am), you’re probably ready to book a table at a restaurant for that day. What I love about Easter is that many restaurants offer brunch or an early traditional dinner (think ham and lamb). There’s something about eating dinner especially early [...]