Terrible Customers Get Server Fired by Pretending She Changed Their Tip [Updated]
“The odds of being struck by lightning are probably better than this.”
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Joe’s Crab Shack Says Its No-Tipping Policy Isn’t Working
Customers "spoke very loudly" and "voted with their feet."
By Clint RaineyRestaurateur Gabriel Stulman Reinstates Tipping at Fedora
The owner of several restaurants had been testing out a gratuity-free system, but says it didn't work out as well as he'd hoped.
By Sierra TishgartA Popular Neighborhood Trattoria Runs Into Trouble After Eliminating Tips
“The industry has been the same way for so long ... Of course, it's been weirdly emotional and frustrating and anxiety-causing.”
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Andrew Tarlow Wants Tip-Free Restaurants to Display This Logo [Updated]
He argues a sticker in windows across town "would simplify things tremendously."
By Clint RaineyHere Are the NYC Restaurants That Have Eliminated Tipping
Where to eat if you want to go all service-included, all the time.
By Chris CrowleyGabriel Stulman Jumps on the No-Tipping Bandwagon
He's changing his policy at Fedora to start.
By Sierra TishgartAndrew Tarlow Joins the No-Tipping Movement
All of his restaurants will be gratuity-free by the end of next year.
By Chris CrowleyTwo Former Employees Are Suing Danny Meyer Over Unpaid Wages
They claim they should have been paid more per hour.
By Sierra TishgartFranny’s Will Remove Its Controversial Obamacare Surcharge
"We will retract the surcharge and reconfigure our menu pricing instead."
By Sierra TishgartEleven Madison Park Is the Latest Restaurant to Announce It Will Eliminate Tipping
The restaurant will go service-included in 2016.
By Chris CrowleyCustomers Are Still Tipping in Spite of Danny Meyer’s Ban
The Modern's conspicuous "hospitality included" notice isn't fazing stubborn diners.
By Clint RaineyJessica and Jerry Seinfeld Are Very Much Pro-Tipping
"I like the arguments. I like the weirdness."
By Adrienne GaffneyFrustrated Server Takes to Facebook to Explain Why a Customer Was Wrong Not to Tip Her
"... your insecurity as a woman is heartbreaking."
By Chris CrowleyA Nationwide Restaurant Chain Has Eliminated Tipping
Joe's Crab Shack will go gratuity-free at all 130 locations.
By Clint RaineyRestaurant Owner Says No-Tipping Policy Curbed Sexism Among Customers
“Being a woman and serving people can be uncomfortable at times," says Renee Erickson.
By Sierra TishgartDanny Meyer’s Corporate Culture Is the Real Reason His No-Tipping Policy Will Succeed
A former Union Square Cafe employee says things aren't likely to change too much at "the house of yes."
By Keenan Steiner5 Big Takeaways From Danny Meyer’s No-Tipping Town Hall Meeting
Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group hosted 100 guests for a question-and-answer session about their decision to implement a "Hospitality Included" policy.
By Chris CrowleyWhy One NYC Sous-Chef Will Be Happy When Tipping Is Eliminated Forever
"Such a radical change in the system will come at a price, and I'm worried and intrigued to see what that is."
By Chris CrowleyAdam Platt on Danny Meyer’s Huge Tipping Announcement
"I'm on the record as being anti-tip. The whole custom is absurd, and there’s really nothing that’s voluntary about it."
By Adam Platt and Alan Sytsma