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Dining Poll: Do You Prefer to Leave Cash or Credit Tips at Restaurants?

As a former restaurant worker, I will say that cash is king when it comes to tipping. When I have a full wallet, I almost always try to leave a cash tip. What’s your preferred method for tipping? Weigh in on today’s poll! Which method do you prefer for tipping a server?

No Reservations about No-Show Charges

The folks over at Serious Eats have been debating whether or not it’s fair for restaurants to charge diners for no-shows. Most Serious Eaters don’t have an issue with such a policy as long as the restaurant is flexible and fair with diners, understanding the difference between extenuating circumstances and an out-and-out no-show. While some [...]

Date/Time	Event
06/18/2013 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Taste of the Nation Ithaca, New York The Emerson Suites at Ithaca College, Ithaca New York

Caroline Potter is the Chief Dining Officer for OpenTable, Inc. She’s a dining trend-spotter and an OpenTable VIP, who dines out more than she eats in and has accrued more than 10,000 Dining Rewards points. Caroline started working in restaurants as a teen and she's since tackled every front-of-the-house job, from bartender and hostess to runner and server. She trained as a chef at Manhattan’s prestigious French Culinary Institute, cooking at L’Ecole. In addition to her role at OpenTable, she has written about food from farm to table for New York City’s famed Greenmarket and Edible Brooklyn and Edible East End magazines. Caroline is also a Certified Master Gardener.