As the Maitre D’ at some of New York City’s trendiest restaurants, Michael Cecchi-Azzolina is the man to know if you want a table. Over his 35 years in the industry, he’s been the gatekeeper at River Cafe, Raoul’s, Minetta Tavern, and Le CouCou among others. Now, he’s finally telling all in his upcoming book “Your … Read more
A restaurant bartender is spilling the liquor on the “harsh truths” — and lies — of working in the restaurant business. “I don’t make the rules,” a TikToker going by the name Acire Ennoccaz captioned her now-viral video. In the clip, which has racked up 2 million views in three days, she dives right into claims … Read more
Diners at a new Hooters venue were left confused when the girls burst into a performance mid-meal that featured an “awkward” detail. Source link
Inflation might be turning Americans into grinches this holiday season, new data suggests. In a survey of 1,000 consumers and 165 restaurant owners and operators across the U.S. this month, just 43% of consumers are now tipping their servers 20% or more, a significant decline from 56% of customers last year. That’s according to a … Read more
A UK restaurant owner turned up the heat on one TripAdvisor user after they left a below-average review for Waz’s Bistrot. According to the reviewer, who goes by the username BLONDIE4214, everything from the food right down to the restrooms left the reviewer unimpressed. “Visited here last night on the recommendation of a friend. To … Read more
A server is dishing it out after she says a table tipped her mere scraps. Waitress Kristina Withers aired out her frustrations over TikTok about a table that stayed for about six hours and only tipped her 10%. “Ya’ll, I just had a table sit in my section for six hours. They got there before … Read more
The owner of a Sydney, Australia cafe has revealed her struggles after appearing on Channel 7’s Kitchen Nightmares Australia, saying she has lost thousands of dollars in business after the program rebranded and renovated her cafe. Virginia Cheong, the owner of Cafe de Vie in Homebush, recently appeared on the Channel 7 program hoping to get … Read more
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is charging $325 per head for Christmas dinner at one of his restaurants and drinks aren’t included in the whopping price. Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay, based in London, released the menu sample and the eye-watering amount that comes with it. The six-course meal includes confit egg and lobster ravioli, followed by a choice … Read more
Talk about having the patience of Job. Many Big Apple eateries bravely survived the pandemic-era shutdowns and the challenges that followed. But for one local family of restaurateurs, the coronavirus was just one more cross to bear in a biblical-level string of bad luck. When Peter and Penny Glazier and their son Matthew welcomed diners … Read more
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be a real turkey. With inflation and avian bird flu sending the cost of the traditional holiday feast sky high this year, it may be smarter to eat out, according to a report from Wells Fargo. The study, which compared Consumer Price Index data from November 2021 with November … Read more
One of New York City’s most romantic restaurants is under fire for allegedly discriminating against Asian diners. A woman is calling out fine dining Greenwich Village landmark One if by Land, Two if by Sea on TikTok for its alleged discriminatory practices that include seating Asian diners on the second floor of its restaurant, separating … Read more
Table for two? TikToker Polska Babinks alleges she and a female friend were denied entry into a Paris restaurant because they were showing too much cleavage. In a clip uploaded earlier this week and already viewed more than 3.6 million times, Babinks and her friend walk into a restaurant — only to be stopped by … Read more
He’s got an appetite for glory. A healthcare IT consultant and serial world-record chaser has likely secured the Guinness world record for chowing down at the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 24 hours. “As soon as I saw this, I thought, ‘I have to do it,’” Eric Finkelstein, 34, said. “This one did call out to … Read more
Well, that’s rich. Humble comfort foods are now dangerously close to becoming unaffordable luxuries for many New Yorkers in the age of menu-flation. With rising food and labor costs, restaurant owners risk biting off more than they can chew, leaving customers to make up the difference. “You must ask yourself, ‘Sacrifice quality and keep price … Read more
At this restaurant, the customers won’t be needing a doggie bag. A new eatery just for canines opened last month in San Francisco’s upscale Mission District, bringing Michelin-level dining to Fido and Fifi. At Dogue (rhymes with “vogue”), posh preparations of filet mignon with quail egg, venison, antelope, duck and fancy pastries are made for … Read more
Waiting on Meghan Markle and her handler turned out to be a royal pain for Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, maitre d’ at NYC’s Michelin-starred restaurant Le Coucou in 2017. His head reservationist passed him a note about an “irate” woman who had dropped the “I’m bringing in royalty” card and demanded a private table, something the restaurant … Read more
A cafe in the UK has come up with an epic way to reward customers for simply being polite. Chaii Stop’s new policy means a chai tea could cost you $2.12 if you are polite or $5.59 if you’re rude. A sign at the Preston cafe explains the pricing gauge. If a customer were to … Read more
Call it the Lazarus of lunch counters. In March 2021, it was announced that Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop, a Flatiron mainstay since 1928, was closing — devastating locals who flocked to the vintage Fifth Avenue nook for delicious deli staples. “When this place closed, I can’t tell you. I almost started crying,” said Rita, a Brooklyn … Read more
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL – Burger King signs are seen at the local fast food restaurant. Horacio Villalobos | Corbis News | Getty Images Burger King on Friday said it plans to spend $400 million over the next two years on advertising and renovating its restaurants as part of a broader strategy to revive lagging U.S. sales. … Read more
A sign is posted in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on April 28, 2022 in San Leandro, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The head of McDonald’s U.S. on Wednesday publicly criticized a landmark California bill that would give the state more control over pay for fast-food workers, saying it unfairly targets big chains. The … Read more