Restaurant Life

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1. Culinary Classifieds

   By Chris Amirault, December 10, 2007
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   • jtphjl
   • March 16, 2017

2. Welcome to the Restaurant Life Forum!

   By eG Forums Host, March 27, 2009
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   • eG Forums Host
   • March 27, 2009

3. eGullet Culinary Institute - Restaurant Life

   By eG Forums Host, April 1, 2009
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   • eG Forums Host
   • April 1, 2009

4. Starting a high profile new restaurant (after closing another) 1 2 3 4 25

   By gfron1, December 15, 2016
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   • Alex
   • February 5, 2024

5. Babies/Children in Restaurants (merged topic) 1 2 3 4 24

   By Mark Sommelier, December 26, 2003
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   • Honkman
   • September 1, 2013

6. Burger helper 1 2 3 4 22

   By Magus, September 14, 2005
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   • Rob Babcock
   • July 10, 2012

7. High Standards 1 2 3 4 16

   By jaybee, January 22, 2003
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   • jaybee
   • January 29, 2003

8. Rethinking tipping culture 1 2 3 4 14

   By mkayahara, January 7, 2013
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   • CFO999
   • July 10, 2018

9. Off the Menu at 15 Restaurants 1 2 3 4 13

   By Jinmyo, February 15, 2003
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   • Rail Paul
   • February 22, 2003

10. Per Se ends tipping in favor of service charge 1 2 3 4 13

    By FabulousFoodBabe, August 8, 2005
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    • pam claughton
    • November 21, 2005

11. "Chef" -- Who is? Who ain't? 1 2 3 4 12

    By Stone, June 11, 2003
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    • Pickles
    • February 9, 2004

12. Cheesecake Factory- a few facts 1 2 3 4 12

    By Fyre, June 6, 2003
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    • tonyrocks922
    • July 1, 2010

13. Dealing with problems at restaurants 1 2 3 4 12

    By drrevenue, August 24, 2002
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    • Miss J
    • August 28, 2002

14. Do You Say Something Or Not? 1 2 3 4 11

    By PLangfordJr, February 8, 2009
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    • MaxH
    • April 14, 2009

15. Bribes to the Maitre D' 1 2 3 4 11

    By Dignan, April 12, 2006
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    • PCL
    • April 20, 2006

16. The chain restaurant topic 1 2 3 4 10

    By jhlurie, August 11, 2001
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    • chemprof
    • January 8, 2006

17. Most Creepy and Disgusting Dive Bar 1 2 3 4 10

    By Wilfrid, October 8, 2002
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    • tootallfortoques
    • September 23, 2003

18. Women Can't Cook 1 2 3 4 9

    By canucklehead, October 24, 2005
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    • Mikeb19
    • July 7, 2006

19. The etiquette of being served first 1 2 3 4 9

    By Fat Guy, December 9, 2002
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    • Wilfrid
    • December 16, 2002

20. Defensive Chefs 1 2 3 4 9

    By Randi, March 9, 2005
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    • winesonoma
    • March 21, 2005

21. Embarrassed or bugged by dinner companions 1 2 3 4 9

    By Ruby, February 25, 2002
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    • jfrater
    • September 7, 2012

22. When is it permissible to not tip? 1 2 3 4 9

    By jrshaul, July 23, 2011
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    • MetsFan5
    • November 11, 2016

23. I'm opening a restaurant...Oh S&%T! 1 2 3 4 8

    By gfron1, July 8, 2008
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    • JAZ
    • July 22, 2008

24. Tip Computation: How do you Determine the Tip? 1 2 3 4 8

    By Varmint, July 7, 2003
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    • MattyC
    • March 31, 2015

25. Is Tipping Big the New Black? 1 2 3 4 8

    By Miami Danny, March 29, 2005
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    • Cats
    • February 18, 2008