MrBeast is facing mixed reactions to his latest viral TikTok in which he claimed to gift a waitress with a brand new car — wrapped with logos promoting his business ventures. The most-followed YouTuber in the world, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, posted the 42-second clip on Monday, in which he asks a server … Read more
Here’s a controversial tip. A TikToker has sparked online debate after sharing a viral clip of himself cleaning up his own table at a restaurant after dining. South Carolina native Nicolas Conquer gathered nearly 850,000 views on his video posted last week. “POV: Your [sic] a customer who has worked in the service industry so … Read more
The most thrilling new uptown restaurant since anybody first heard of COVID-19 is in a shopping mall — believe it or not. Bad Roman at Deutsche Bank (née Time Warner) Center, from the Quality Branded team (Smith & Wollensky, Quality Bistro) touts “inauthentic twists on authentic Italian dishes.” But the real twist is what Midtown has … Read more
Here’s a tip: don’t mess with this sassy server. A New York City waitress has taken to social media to slam a group of European tourists for leaving her with a tiny 10% gratuity. Madison Tayt lashed out at the stingy patrons in a Twitter thread posted on Monday, which has since clocked up 40 … Read more
Street Urchin, a restaurant in Manchester, England, has caused some controversy after adding a dish made from squirrel to its menu. Source link
This server is dishing out some advice on how to deal with cheap customers — and not everyone agrees with her. A service industry worker went viral and sparked an online debate recently by posting a TikTok in which she states that people who don’t tip should be confronted. Kat Busch, a bottle service girl … Read more
Calling all busboys, dishwashers, line cooks and more, here’s your chance to dine at a Michelin-starred chef’s restaurants with VIP treatment — “at cost.” Chef John Fraser, who has won critical raves for past efforts at Dovetail and Nix, is offering restaurant workers a 70% discount on menu prices at his Big Apple restaurants as … Read more
Taylor Swift seats aren’t the only tickets being resold at a premium by less-than-scrupulous hustlers. Reservations at Yoshino, a 10-seat Michelin-starred sushi bar on the Bowery, are being scalped for nearly $700 apiece, per a representative for the restaurant. To enjoy sushi master Tadashi Yoshida’s renowned omakase, diners must book on the Tock platform and … Read more
NYC health inspectors shut down popular Koreatown restaurant Gammeeok on Wednesday, shortly after a couple claimed in a lawsuit they found a dead rat in their takeout soup. Inspectors reported finding rat droppings, food not being held at the correct temperature, and no trained supervisor on site, among other alleged violations. “The Department of Health … Read more
She’s Loving It. A social media influencer has shared her recent trip to the World’s Largest McDonald’s, giving her followers a glimpse into the wild spectacle. Kate Ellison, who is from the UK, shared the adventure she took with her family on TikTok while on a vacation to Orlando, Florida. The larger than life restaurant, … Read more
An NYC couple claims they found a dead rodent in soup they ordered from a popular Koreatown restaurant over the weekend, but the eatery is dismissing that allegation as “nonsense.” Eunice Lucero-Lee posted a series of photos and videos of what appears to be a dead black rat floating in the soup she said she … Read more
Sharing isn’t always caring. A third of Americans don’t think the bill should be split evenly if the meals didn’t cost the same amount, new research has found. A February survey of 2,000 US adults explored things people struggle with sharing and found that even with family members, just 26% are OK with sharing personal … Read more
On a recent evening, the chic new Caviar Kaspia inside the Mark hotel was buzzing with a tony Upper East Side crowd including designer Libbie Mugrabi, who had gathered with five friends for a social dinner. But the group was unusually conservative when it came time to order, selecting scrambled eggs with salmon, a crab … Read more
He left on a C note — times 50. Singer Jason Derulo left a whopping $5,000 tip after finishing a meal with friends and family at Charleston’s in Omaha, Neb., Sunday. “Hey Jason, thank you. You just paid for a semester of my college. I can’t say thank you enough,” waiter Jordan Schaffer, said in … Read more
It’s a bustling night at Bonnie’s, Brooklyn’s viral Cantonese restaurant and the bartender is mixing up a martini — with a very different kind of twist. “Almost everything on the menu has MSG in it,” says Bonnie’s breakout star chef and owner Calvin Eng, enthusiastically. Including, apparently, the martinis, which taste more like a chilled … Read more
With its endless turnpike exits and influx of Greek immigrants during the last century, New Jersey is said to have more diners than any other state in the nation. And one Garden State couple is on a mission to try them all. So far, Hillside husband and wife Jon and Karri Ricklin have devoured their … Read more
Prized the world over and priced accordingly, the elusive white truffle has never been what you’d call a cheap date. So how, exactly, has the stuff of food snob fever dreams found its way onto the menu at Shake Shack? The burger chain’s new White Truffle Burger sounds promising enough — a Fontina cheeseburger, topped with … Read more
Although this kinky hotspot maid haters hot under the collar — the business is booming. Ruffled miniskirts, lacy fishnet stockings and an eye-popping pair of platform heels are all staples of a waitress’ anime-style maid uniform at the Animaid Café in Manchester, England. Patrons of the Japanese-inspired eatery — which specializes in sweet treats like creamy milkshakes, … Read more
The owner of iconic Bondi Beach restaurant Icebergs has spoken out in defense of his venue’s pricing after a diner took issue with a $68 [$45.84 USD] pasta. The restaurant was last week accused of overcharging by self-described “foodie” Special K Gourmet in a TikTok — who asked viewers if they thought the menu item … Read more
Not even Maximus is above the rules. Actor Russell Crowe and his girlfriend Britney Theriot were denied service at an Australian restaurant for not meeting the smart-casual dress code, according to a report. The couple went to eat at Mr. Miyagi, a Japanese-fusion establishment in Melbourne, wearing outfits they played tennis in earlier in the … Read more