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Is Tipping Out of Control?
I recently had a fancy meal at a high end restaurant just outside of Atlanta and was shocked to see a 20 percent gratuity automatically added on to the bill. I come to expect this in parties of 6 or more, but with only 2 of us in the party, I was a little shocked to say the least. I thought tipping was (for the most part) to be at the discretion of the customer and a reward for good service, not something that is automatically added to the bill.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year begins January 26 this year. This is an important holiday to the Chinese. It is a time to spend with family and celebrate ancestors.Food is an important part of celebrating Chinese New Year also. Many foods have symbolic meanings in the Chinese culture.
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Common Food Terms and Definitions
Sometimes when you visit a restaurant, there are terms on the menu I’m not with. So, I’ll ask the server to explain their meaning to me. Most often, servers are more than happy to answer these questions. Sometimes, they can be pretty snooty and make you feel inferior for not knowing these terms. So, I thought I’d put together a short list of terms you may encounter when dining out, I hope this guide helps.
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Umami – The Fifth Taste
We all thought there were only four tastes right? Sweet, Sour, Salty and bitter. But low and behold we find out there is actually a fifth taste that our taste buds like. It is called umami (pronounced oo-mommy).
Umami, while new to us has been around the Japanese since the 1900s. But there is no word to describe this taste in the English language. The best description would be to say it adds a richer, meatier taste to dishes. It is not quite as easy as defining the sweet or salty taste. Perhaps that is why it has gone undefined for so long.
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2009 Trends in Dining
We can all agree that the economy will take a while to rebound. In the meantime, the restaurant industry is one of the industries impacted the most by the bad economy. The reason is simple – they face rising costs, while consumers looking to save money cut out discretionary spending. Fuel costs make all prices go up especially food, which must be transported to restaurants, and when trying to trim the budgets, many consumers start cooking at home to save money. Restaurants will need to get pretty creative to entice patrons to part with their cash. Here’s a look at some trends you can expect to see next year.
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Indian Food 101
Since I grew up eating Indian Food, it is natural for me to tear my naan up and soak up the yummy curry. But I realized that many Americans may not be accustomed to Indian Food or how to eat it. That is why I wanted to put together a short article outlining some Indian dishes and what you may want to order at an Indian Restaurant.
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Restaurant Coupons – A review of Restaurant.com
As one of my passions is dining out, it is difficult in a tough economy to eat out as much as I’d like. That is why I take advantage of discounts and coupons whenever possible. I first heard about restaurant.com 3 or 4 years ago. I was looking for dining certificates on Ebay. I thought that it wouldn’t be a bad investment if it turned out to be a scam as many of these so called internet deals are, but it has turned into a very happy relationship.
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7 Great First Date Ideas
Although it may be traditional, I don’t think dinner and movie is a great idea for a first date. I like the dinner part because you can still get conversation in but if you are going to a movie there’s no way you can get to know each other during your first date. So, I’ve listed 7 surefire ways to get to know someone on a first date.
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Plan a Cheap Date without Being a Cheapskate
The economy is not looking good and everything but your salary is going up. So you want to plan a nice date without it being completely obvious that you are trying to conserve your money. No problem. Here are 9 ways to have a fun date without breaking the bank.
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