Cruise buffet diners encounter unexpected fees for bringing food to their rooms
Cruise lines are advising passengers against taking buffet food back to their cabins, with some even enforcing fines for those who do. Costa Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, recently informed guests that they could incur a cleaning fee of 60 euros (around $70) if they bring buffet food to their rooms, as reported by the […]
Protesters shout anti-Israel insults at diners outside a Jewish restaurant in NYC, urging to ‘Bomb Israel’
A recent confrontation erupted outside a Jewish restaurant in downtown Manhattan, with protesters using inflammatory language and directing insults at diners. The incident occurred on April 17 near Motek, a kosher eatery located in the Flatiron area, during a march organized by the pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime. Newly released footage shows protesters covering their […]
Traditional American diners continue to succeed with time-honored recipes.
Some classic American restaurants are still thriving by sticking to their roots, employing tried-and-true recipes, nostalgic decor, and long-held traditions that hark back to decades past. From homemade pies in Maine to cherished drive-ins in Virginia and beloved chili in Ohio, these eateries illustrate that, despite evolving food trends, there’s a consistent yearning for the […]
How payment apps like Square promote tipping policies for diners
A piece of advice for anyone dining out. As more eateries adopt digital payment systems that prompt for tipping suggestions, the discussion around calculating tips—whether before or after tax—is becoming quite lively. This whole tipping etiquette thing has always sparked cultural conversations, but it got a fresh spotlight recently after a controversy at Dave & […]
Disturbing antisemitic remarks in an alarming police report describing the San Jose assault on Jewish diners as a “hate crime”
Three individuals attacked two elderly Jewish men outside a restaurant in San Jose, hurling anti-Semitic insults during the incident, which has been classified as a “hate crime” by police reports. Ramon Acoyans, 18, Roma Acoyans, 20, and Brunille Chamaki, 32, surrendered to law enforcement on Monday. They’ve been charged with felony assault, with Chamaki facing […]
Gen Z meets potential dates and friends at communal restaurant tables while older diners resist
Gen Z Embraces Communal Dining in a Digital Age In the midst of a digital-heavy world, Gen Z is looking to reconnect and has, quite interestingly, revived communal dining practices. A recent report suggests that those born between 1997 and 2012 are keen to share meals with strangers, often seated at long communal tables. The […]
What Diners Should Know About the ‘No Tax On Tips’ Rule Coming to Restaurants
A provision in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows some workers, including restaurant staff, to deduct up to $25,000 annually in “qualified tips.” This change will affect those employees from 2025 to 2028, introducing updates to existing practices in many restaurants. One significant alteration involves mandatory tips—often seen on checks for larger groups—that […]
Diners are taking home excessive amounts of free condiments and utensils.
As inflation pinches budgets, a new trend has emerged in the dining world: “pocket packing.” This phenomenon sees patrons taking home items like plastic utensils, straws, napkins, and condiments, often in excess. It’s a behavior that restaurant owners are noticing more frequently. Victor Carvalho, who owns the original Dunkin’ Donuts in Massachusetts, shared with a […]
What ‘MKT’ means on restaurant menus and why it ended up costing these diners $159
A group of Gen Z diners had quite the eye-opening experience with menu pricing after ordering a steak marked “MKT.” A TikTok video by a young woman named Aribella Menold, posted in June, details the surprising incident that took place while she was out dining in North Carolina with her brother. She ended up ordering […]
Delaware restaurants may be prohibited from providing utensils, ketchup, and napkins to diners.
A new bill in Delaware aims to address waste issues within the state and has recently cleared a committee vote. This legislation, known as House Bill 111, restricts food establishments from providing single-use service items, such as plastics, unless specifically requested by customers. If enacted, restaurants will need to give out packets containing cookware, napkins, […]