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Do or Don't: Bringing Outside Food/Drink Into a Restaurant

Nov 11 2008 - 12:30pm by YumSugar

Last week, New York Times critic Frank Bruni broached the question of whether it's kosher to bring outside food or drink into restaurants. I've noticed at some places — most recently at a popular neighborhood coffeehouse — that a growing number of establishments have barred customers from bringing items (such as water) inside.

Bruni cited an example of a friend getting turned away from brunch at a New York diner for arriving with a Starbucks coffee in hand, and argued in favor of the establishment. "It strikes me as a measure of disrespect," he writes. What are your thoughts on the issue? Is Bruni being too extreme when he calls it disrespectful behavior?

Do or Don't: Bringing Outside Food/Drink Into a Restaurant

Do. Everyone does it at the movies, so why not?

Don't. I'd never bring food into a restaurant that was from some other establishment.

It depends on where you're going and what you're bringing.

Other — see my comments below.

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Would You Care if Tipping Didn't Exist?

Oct 21 2008 - 11:30am by YumSugar

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A provocative article that appeared in a recent issue of the New York Times Magazine broaches the question of whether America should still require tips. The idea behind tipping is that it improves service by rewarding good waiters and punishing bad ones. But advocates for eliminating tipping say this logic is false, and they believe working for tips discourages teamwork. What's your two cents?Source

Would You Care if Tipping Didn't Exist?

Yes. It'd be terrible if tipping didn't exist. I'll tell you why below.

No. It'd be better if I never had to leave a tip. See my two cents below.

I don't have a strong opinion on this subject.

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Do You Own a Rice Cooker?

Oct 6 2008 - 6:45am by YumSugar

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Last week, the New York Times discussed the versatility of cooking with a rice cooker. I couldn't agree more: A rice cooker has always been standard equipment in my family's kitchen. Plus, rice has been making a comeback — so it doesn't hurt to have one for that reason, either. I love the convenience of owning one. I simply dump the rice and water in together, hit a button, and about half an hour later my grains are ready. What are your thoughts? Source

Do You Own a Rice Cooker?

Yes — I love it!

Yes, but I rarely use it.

No — but I really wish I did!

No, but I don't think I need one. (Tell us why below.)

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Do You Get Bottle Service?

Sep 22 2008 - 6:45am by YumSugar

676 Views - 17 comments

The other day the New York Times wrote about how astronomically expensive it is to order bottle service in nightclubs. A bottle service can be found in many upscale bars and nightclubs wherein patrons purchase entire bottles of liquor to drink. Typically, bottle service includes a reserved table for the patron's entire party and accompanying mixers of choice. It doesn't surprise me to hear that the markup for bottle service can easily be as high as 900 percent. I've always known this, which is why if I enjoy bottle service, it's never my wallet that's covering it. Have you ever enjoyed bottle service, and are you willing to pay for it?Source and Source

Do You Get Bottle Service?

Whenever I can — I love it!

Sometimes, when I'm with a large group.

I've enjoyed it, but I never pay for it myself.

No way — I think it's way too expensive.

No, I don't go out much.

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Will the Real Red Snapper Please Stand Up?

Aug 26 2008 - 10:15am by YumSugar

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Will the Real Red Snapper Please Stand Up?

A recent study conducted by two New York City high-school students shows that fish is commonly misnamed. When 60 fish samples from four sushi restaurants and 10 supermarkets were inspected using a genetic fingerprinting technique, a quarter turned out to be mislabeled. Some findings: "White tuna" was really Mozambique tilapia, a much cheaper, commercially farmed fish. "Flying fish roe" was actually smelt roe.

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