’Tis the season to knock you all down a peg. What a magical time of year this is! As always, I’ve enjoyed answering…
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Hi! I have always wondered what to do if the thing I want has a whimsical or sometimes downright silly name. (For…
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Dear Salty, So it’s the holiday season, and every year I try to give a little something to the housecleaner, the…
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Hey Salty! I like to think of myself as a decent restaurant patron who is polite, not too needy, and tips well. I…
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Dear Salty: It’s snowing on a Friday night, and I decide I’ve been cooped up enough to head to the BBQ down the…
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Dear Salty Waitress, I’ve noticed for years now that when I go out to eat with a guy (I’m a woman), whether it’s…
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Dear Salty Waitress: My family, friends and I are people who really enjoy eating out. This includes us ordering…
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Dear Salty, I often order meals for meetings where I work. Sometimes they are small (5-7 people) and I can get by…
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Dear Salty, I have a friend who hosts Pampered Chef parties at least once a month. I’ve been to one so far, and I…
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Hi Salty, Most online reservation systems (OpenTable, Resy, etc) have a box to check if your reservation is for a…
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Dear Salty, Last night I went to a bar that I’ve never been to and I ordered my usual gin and tonic with my…
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Dear Salty, I am fond of dining mid-afternoon at establishments which serve through the day. Sometimes I am there…
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Dear Salty, Hi, my name is Joan. I used to be a waitress years ago and was a good one if I may say so. I’m now…
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Hello Salty! Last weekend my husband and I went to a brand-new nice restaurant that had only been open a few days.…
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Dear Salty, I was traveling this weekend on business and had a tight connection that meant I had to switch airport…
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Dear Salty, Do I really need to confirm my dinner reservations by responding to the restaurant’s multiple text…
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Dear Salty, It’s that time of year when I get my first of many colds. (I am the dreaded Office Sniffler for most of…
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Dear Salty, To what extent are (prospective) waiters aware of how much tip income they should expect to take home…
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Dear Salty, I’m mostly writing to you to get this off my chest. I’ve been a bartender for over 10 years, working at…
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Hi Salty, It is common for places like Cracker Barrel to bring stuff to your table with your meal. They bring…
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