Art Basel Miami Beach might be all about glamour, but the city offers far more than grown-up pleasures. From museums and animal parks to dining and shopping, Magic City is also a haven for children of all ages. And at just over two hours by plane from New York, it’s a getaway as easy for … Read more
The year 2022 saw restaurant lovers flocking back to their favorite places following locked-down 2020 and omicron-plagued 2021. But it has never been a bigger pain in the posterior to go to any of them — be they old, new, or merely too arrogant for their own good. With eatery owners howling to anyone still … Read more
He’s just not that into boobs. A viral tweet drummed up the rumor mill this week after falsely claiming the shuttering of select Hooters locations was due to millennials not being “into boobs” anymore. Multiple users perpetuated the hot gossip, including viral news account Daily Loud, which wrote, “Hooters is shutting down and ‘rebranding’ after … Read more
Let’s hope his boss doesn’t get tipped off. A 22-year-old New York server has come clean about an extravagant lie he claims earned him a generous tip. “I’m going to get such bad karma from lying to this table, but I can’t stop when I’m making so much money,” the 90-second clip begins. In the … Read more
What better way to close out 2022 than with a $2,200 tip? Tayler Sullivan was working her regular shift at Delano’s Diner in Wichita, Kansas, last week when she waited on an extremely giving 22-person table. She told local TV station KAKE that she typically never sees a party that large — but it turns out … Read more
Keep the gingerbread — pass the fortune cookies. I’m looking forward to a great Chinese meal on Dec. 25 — a tradition known to many New Yorkers as “Jewish Christmas,” when those who don’t celebrate actual Christmas gather for a festive lunch in the one type of restaurant that typically remains open. For many in … Read more
Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of the Food Network South Beach and New York City Wine & Food festivals, dishes on the best new spots to dine during Art Basel. After launching in Toronto, Sofia has made its way south to Miami’s sunny Design District, aiming to become Palm Court’s latest signature restaurant. It … Read more
Pass the tartar sauce! The dark-horse breakout hit of Midtown’s Singaporean-themed Urban Hawker food hall, filled with such East Asian specialties as stingray fried rice and murtabak, turns out to be a plate of fish and chips. The buzzy new hall is home to seventeen vendors, eleven of them hailing directly from Singapore, which is … Read more
One Olive Garden manager was caught being a real Grinch to employees this Christmas season — and now the team leader has been 86’d. Parent company Darden took action after a mean-spirited missive from the Kansas worker went viral, drawing negative attention to the brand, which has been struggling with inflation-related setbacks. “From now on, … Read more
The vibe has shifted and the glory days of cruising are once again docked in NYC. Holland America’s newest ship Rotterdam arrived in New York City on Oct. 26 on its maiden call, after a 12-day cruise, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the cruise line’s first transatlantic crossing. On board, it was easy to slip … Read more
At 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Carlos Sevilla and his date, Kriti Shrestha, finally secured a table for two at Masalawala & Sons. It was no easy feat. They’d been trying to snag one since September, when the Indian restaurant — with its Bengali dinner party atmosphere — first opened in a former Park Slope bakery and … Read more
“Luxury travel” often means getting there fast. It means putting your feet up. It means somebody else does the work. But, too often, that ultra-expensive cocoon is a bum deal. With travel, like most of life’s efforts, you get what you give. Whether it’s Paris or Timbuktu, the best way to get to know a … Read more
Burnt out on your go-to winter travel destinations? We bet you are. After all, it’s a new post-COVID world and that means that it’s time to shake things up. Whether it’s for holiday family fun, glitzy New Year’s Eve shenanigans, winter sun, fun on the slopes, an urban artsy scene, immersion in nature or hiking, … Read more
A Waffle House worker in Alabama received an unforgettable tip after a group of friends banded together to spread some generous holiday cheer. Tanya Ragsdale of Cullman, a north central city in Alabama that’s roughly 50 miles north of Birmingham, shared a Facebook post revealing the “Friendsgiving” occasion that she and her friend group celebrated on … Read more
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