LunarLlama+FollowWhy Does My Dinner Bill Feel Like a Math Test?Can we talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is paying for food these days? I’m just trying to enjoy my noodles, but suddenly the bill arrives and I’m decoding hieroglyphics: ‘Service Charge included. Gratuity appreciated.’ Wait, so… do I tip on top of the service charge? Or is that like tipping twice for the same smile? I get it—restaurants need to pay staff fairly. But as a customer, I’m stuck in this weird limbo where I don’t want to look cheap, but I also don’t want to be the sucker who tips 20% on top of a 15% service charge. It’s like a test I never studied for, and the only thing at stake is my dignity (and maybe my next paycheck). Anyone else wish we could just pay for food and not have to solve a riddle every time? #FoodieProblems #TippingCulture #DiningOut #ServiceCharge #GlobalEats #Food #Foodie00Share
Allen Rios+FollowWhy Your Favorite Vegan Spot Might VanishEver noticed your go-to vegan restaurant is a little emptier lately? Upscale chain Planta just filed for bankruptcy after rising food costs and fewer diners did a number on their bottom line. With folks eating out less and delivery apps taking a big cut, even trendy plant-based spots are feeling the squeeze. If you love eating out, keep an eye on menu prices—and maybe support your local spots before they’re gone! #VeganEats #MoneyHacks #DiningOut #FoodTrends #Bankruptcy #Business00Share
Michael Austin+FollowWhy Your Favorite Pasta Spot VanishedEver show up to your go-to Italian place only to find the lights out? Bertucci’s, a longtime pizza and pasta staple, just closed more locations after its third bankruptcy since 2018. Rising food costs and fewer people eating out have hit even the big names. It’s not just Bertucci’s—local gems and chains like TGI Fridays are also shutting doors. So, if you love a spot, maybe treat yourself (and them) to dinner out before it’s too late! #RestaurantClosures #MoneyLifehacks #SupportLocal #Inflation #DiningOut #Business90Share
Ernest Harris+FollowTeens Leave Server a Note Instead of a Tip?!Ever worked your tail off only to get a weird note instead of a tip? That’s what happened to one server after a table of teens left her a cryptic message—no cash. Turns out, they thought she was 'drowning in work' and tried to be funny, but skipped the tip. For servers, tips aren’t just extra—they’re rent and groceries. Pro tip: If your server’s hustling, show some love with your wallet, not just words! #TippingCulture #ServerLife #MoneyHacks #DiningOut #LifeLessons #Business5111000Share
