‘I’m not going to pay $18 for water’: Woman issues warning about ‘trick question’ customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $9 for water

Going out to eat can result in numerous unexpected charges. For example, some restaurants tack on service charges that they specify are not the same as tips, which confuses diners. Other restaurants simply automatically add a tip without the shopper’s consent, or charge extra for taking a meal to-go. Now, a user on TikTok has …

‘Please make sure u are still leaving tips’: Former server reveals how to eat for cheap at restaurants

A former server shared a hack with fellow foodies about how to eat for little to no cost at restaurants: Become a secret shopper. The video featured TikTok user Michel Janse (@michel.c.janse), who provided some background about herself. At one point, she lived in LA, working as a server with little disposable income for dining …

Mom who packs her child a meal when going out to restaurants has parents fired up

A mom who admitted she packs her 2-year-old a meal when they go out to dinner has started an interesting debate on TikTok about restaurant etiquette and how it applies to young children. The video posted by Ohio mom, Karlie Smith (unbreakablemomma on TikTok), has received nearly 600,000 views and has over 1,850 comments. “Call …

Man Creates Hilarious Skit About How Expensive Fast Food Restaurants Have Become. – ‘What are you talking about? $92?’

This guy ain’t lying! Food prices have skyrocketed and fast food joints are no exception! A TikTok user posted a video skit that reflects the current situation at fast food joints around the country. The man plays both roles in the sketch and starts by saying, “Yeah, can I do one cheeseburger with a large …

Woman Rants About Kids in Nice Restaurants, Internet Agrees

A woman documents a special night out with her husband that features a table of screaming children. Should kids be allowed at nice restaurants? My person and I do not want children but that doesn’t mean we don’t like them. So many people don’t understand the difference, and frankly it’s not my job to explain …

‘This is probably a great diet plan’: Outback Steakhouse customer says ultimate adult life hack is to eat kids meals every day—and rewards points work at other restaurants you love

TikToker Ashley (@thedisneygirlie) has previously posted about her affinity for kids’ meals at chain restaurants, claiming that the portions provided to diners are more than enough to satisfy an adult’s appetite. They’re also a great way to save money and time when it comes to meal prep as these menu items typically cost far less …

All The Fast Food Spots And Chain Restaurants Open On New Year’s Day 2024

Uproxx Unless you’re going on a trip, New Year’s Day is one of those holidays that you somehow don’t see coming. All the attention goes to NYE — what party you are going to show up to, what you are going to wear, and which of your friends and family you want to be around …

All The Fast Food Chains And Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2023

Uproxx Today is Christmas, you’ve met with the family (or you don’t celebrate) and… now what? Seriously Christmas is all fine and good but it’s not exactly an all-day thing, and there is only so much you can do. What’s the next play? Go to the movies? What about after that? You’re probably going to …

Food Safety Experts Reveal 4 Ingredients to Avoid at Restaurants

A favorite of fancy French bistros, steak tartare is raw ground steak mixed with shallots, capers, olive oil, mustard and a raw egg on top. If it sounds like a food safety expert’s nightmare, it is. Home cooks know to cook ground beef to 160 degrees Fahrenheit before eating it to prevent foodborne illness, and there’s …