Hospitality
‘Menu-Hacking’ Picky Eaters Are Taking Over Britain’s Restaurants
A new survey of British diners has found that 57 percent would ask for a dish to be adapted when eating out and 28 percent order dishes that aren't even on offer. Apparently it’s called “menu hacking.”
Why the Bartending World Is Pissed at Jon Taffer of ‘Bar Rescue'
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer has screamed at more than his fair share of bartenders and operators. The tables have turned, however, as a recent interview with Taffer has a sizable chunk of the bar and spirits community calling him out.
This Study Says Being Served By Fat Waitstaff Makes You Order More Food
According to new research from Cornell University, being served by overweight front-of-house staff can impact the amount of food we order in restaurants.
What It’s Like to Work in a Fast Food Restaurant on Christmas Day
It’s weird having to wish everyone “Merry Christmas” when I guess a lot of people don’t want to be reminded. I mean, if it's merry, what are you doing here?
Meet the Worst Restaurant Customers of 2015
What is it about paying for the privilege of ordering food that turns ordinary people into full diva-mode Mariah Careys? Behold: some of the most cretinous customers we encountered this year.
What It's Like to Eat Everything on the Wetherspoons Christmas Menu
Wetherspoons, the no-frills, no-music, no-need-to-wash pub chain that defines British drinking, does a Christmas menu. I went to try it—all three starters, two mains, and two puddings.
This Restaurant Charged Its Customers for the Air They Were Breathing
A restaurant in the Jiangsu Province of China has been criticised after charging its customers one yuan ($0.15 or 10p) each to cover the cost of purifying the building’s air.
Why the Best Caribbean Food Comes with a Side of ‘Bad’ Service
In many of Britain’s Caribbean eateries, food rules supreme and service is secondary. “Wha yuh want?” is a totally acceptable and to-the-point way for a server to address their customers.
This University Is Offering a Degree in Pizza
Manchester Metropolitan University has announced that it will be creating 1,500 degree-level apprenticeships in partnership with everyone’s favourite Chicken Supreme and unlimited ice cream-purveyor, Pizza Hut.
Britain's Waitstaff and Bar Workers Aren't Being Paid a Living Wage
According to a new report, 6 million British workers are earning less than the Living Wage of £7.85, with bar staff, waiters, and waitresses topping the list of professions not paid this voluntary rate.
An Australian Cafe Is No Longer Accepting Cash Kept in Sweaty Bras
The owner of Fascine Coffee Lounge says the controversial decision not to take money that customers pull out of swimsuits, bras, and undies is a matter of hygiene.
This Cafe Is Banning Customers From Paying with Cash Stored In Their Underpants
“We have had people search for things in their pockets and just put their money back in their mouth until they've found it,” says Robin Weeks, an Australian cafe owner no longer accepting cash from patrons’ underwear.