Welcome to the Restaurant Life Forum!

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Welcome to the Restaurant Life forum, where we talk about all aspects of working and dining at restaurants, diners, cafes and bistros. Want to discuss cell phones in restaurants, tipping practices, kitchen and waiter’s uniforms? Or read topics like The Horror Of Working On Christmas Day; Cheesecake Factory R&D; or Tipping The Kitchen? This is the place. (For reviews, questions or comments on specific restaurants, please post in the appropriate regional forum.)

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In order to encourage an open exchange of culinary information and views, Society members are expected to act with civility and to maintain a focus on issues pertaining to food and drink. A more detailed explanation of our decorum and topicality guidelines can be found here.