Restaurant

20 Restaurant Stories That Deserve a Tip on Their Own

20 Restaurant Stories That Deserve a Tip on Their Own
Curiosities
3 days ago

Working in food service isn’t easy. From waiters to cooks, everyone has to deal with picky customers sometimes. Someone doesn’t like a steak, another spits out cake. The main thing is to keep a sense of humor. These people are definitely stress-resistant and always have a funny story to share with friends.

14 Restaurant Visits That Turned Into Once-in-a-Lifetime Stories

14 Restaurant Visits That Turned Into Once-in-a-Lifetime Stories
Curiosities
2 weeks ago

A quiet dinner, a casual lunch, maybe just a quick coffee, that’s all most of us expect from a restaurant visit. But sometimes, the unexpected is served alongside the main course. From surprise proposals to dramatic misunderstandings and hilarious accidents, these real-life restaurant moments prove that an ordinary meal can turn into an unforgettable adventure in seconds.

I Reported a Kid at a Restaurant and Ruined His Birthday

I Reported a Kid at a Restaurant and Ruined His Birthday

Fast-food places can be a mix of fun and chaos. Our reader was grabbing a quick lunch at a fast-food restaurant. It was heartwarming to watch a family celebrate a boy's 7th birthday until she saw him making a big mess. What she did next made her wonder if it’s worth speaking up, even when you know it's the right thing to do.

18 People Who Went to a Restaurant and Got Something Extra

18 People Who Went to a Restaurant and Got Something Extra
Curiosities
2 years ago

When we go out to eat at a restaurant, especially if it is a sophisticated place, we like to dress up, put on some perfume, and get ready to have a nice evening. However, in the blink of an eye, that beautiful moment can turn into a complete horror. Here are some uncomfortable and somewhat disgusting situations that our readers have experienced when dining out.

18 Pics That Prove to Enter a Restaurant Kitchen Is Like Visiting the Upside Down

18 Pics That Prove to Enter a Restaurant Kitchen Is Like Visiting the Upside Down
Cooking
2 years ago

Going to a restaurant may be the perfect plan for people wanting to escape from cooking at home. But it’s quite the opposite for those who work in those busy kitchens. With orders at a mile a minute and having to take care of every detail of the dishes, these chefs do everything they can to control the chaos. Still, sometimes it is inevitable, so they decide to make the best of it and laugh.

18 Tips From Chefs That Will Help You Spot a Bad Restaurant From a Mile Away

18 Tips From Chefs That Will Help You Spot a Bad Restaurant From a Mile Away
Tips & tricks
3 years ago

We all have a favorite restaurant that we like to go to, either because of the good service of the people who serve us or because of the seasoning of the food they serve. However, there are some details that, as customers, we may not notice at first glance, but that some chefs have shared as warning signs to take into consideration to know if the place where we go to eat is good or not.

18 Chefs Shared How to Tell If a Restaurant Is Worth Visiting

18 Chefs Shared How to Tell If a Restaurant Is Worth Visiting
Tips & tricks
3 years ago

When we go out to eat at a restaurant, we always expect excellent service accompanied by amazing food. But many of us have had the misfortune of going into a restaurant that turns into a real nightmare. It’s always good to know tricks for how to recognize a good place or lousy service without having to order or try the food everywhere.

Restaurant Employees Admit Which Foods They’ll Never Order

Restaurant Employees Admit Which Foods They’ll Never Order
Cooking
7 years ago

Just imagine you're sitting at a table in a restaurant and you are really hungry. But you have no idea which food you're better off not ordering from the menu. Fortunately, thanks to the Internet, we can take a peek backstage to the world of cooking and find out which foods we should never order from restaurants.

17 Job Interviews That Took a Very Weird Turn

17 Job Interviews That Took a Very Weird Turn
Curiosities
2 weeks ago

All of us have been to a job interview at least once in our lives. Some of them go smoothly: candidates are asked to solve a problem, describe their experience and their skills. But sometimes very strange questions pop up in the process. And the answers, of course, can be confusing. Here are a few entertaining stories that prove a job interview is a real quest.

11 People Who Sow the Seeds of Kindness Wherever They Go

11 People Who Sow the Seeds of Kindness Wherever They Go
People
4 weeks ago

Kindness can change the world, and some people spread it everywhere they go. These 11 incredible people are true heroes of kindness. Their powerful actions inspire others and make a big difference every day. Read on to meet the people who are planting seeds of kindness and changing lives for the better.

I Received a Massive Tip From a Creepy Customer, and It Backfired

I Received a Massive Tip From a Creepy Customer, and It Backfired
People
month ago

Big tips often feel like a win in the service industry, but sometimes servers are left wondering if accepting them was the right choice. One waitress recently shared her story on Reddit after receiving a generous tip from a customer, which sparked a lot of discussion about what’s appropriate and where to draw the line.

14 People Who Can Seriously Test Your Patience

14 People Who Can Seriously Test Your Patience
Curiosities
month ago

Sometimes it seems that some people should be avoided. You just can’t build a positive relationship with them. You try to treat them with all your heart, but all you get in return is a pile of complaints — that you’re living the wrong way, that you’ve gotten too full of yourself, that you took the last piece of cake, and so on.

15 Times Kindness Touched a Soul and Was Never Forgotten

15 Times Kindness Touched a Soul and Was Never Forgotten
People
month ago

Just one simple act of kindness can brighten a tough day and even restore our faith in the world. In this piece, we’re sharing touching true stories of strangers or people barely known, who showed up with kindness at just the right moment. Get ready for some feel-good stories that will probably stay with you forever.

12 Stories That Prove Being Gentle Is a Powerful Gift

12 Stories That Prove Being Gentle Is a Powerful Gift
People
month ago

Kindness has a way of showing up quietly and unannounced, but always at the perfect time. And in the midst of a difficult or awkward situation, a thoughtful word, or a small act of tenderness can be as powerful as a loud gesture. Here are people who chose to softly step into a storm to help someone else out, while others were the fortunate souls who experienced someone else’s gentle heart.

I Didn’t Leave a Tip and I Don’t Care If It’s the Rule

I Didn’t Leave a Tip and I Don’t Care If It’s the Rule
People
month ago

Tipping often stirs strong opinions, especially when the service leaves much to be desired. That’s exactly what happened to David, who found himself in the middle of a fiery tipping dilemma after a disappointing evening at a fancy restaurant. Dismayed by the waiter’s lackluster attitude and inattentiveness, he made the bold choice to leave without tipping.But what unfolded next was anything but typical. The situation quickly spiraled, taking a surprisingly intense turn. Overwhelmed and incensed, David turned to us for guidance, and his story might just change how you think about tipping altogether.

28 Simple Moments That Sparked Real Happiness

28 Simple Moments That Sparked Real Happiness
People
month ago

You don’t need wealth or major accomplishments to feel truly happy. Often, it’s the little things—a warm compliment or a favorite snack—that can light up your day just as much as a big win. The stories below show that happiness often comes from the simplest moments.

15 People Who Took a Risk to Start a Business With Their Close Ones

15 People Who Took a Risk to Start a Business With Their Close Ones
Curiosities
2 months ago

There is an opinion that friends and money should be kept separately. They say that where there are debts or work, there is no place for close relationships. However, some people dare to test it. Of course, there are always bad stories, where people lose their money and friendship. But there are also pleasant exceptions. Those who have found in a friend not only support and fun, but also a reliable partner for their business.

13 Moments That Made Employees Realize the Job Wasn’t Worth It

13 Moments That Made Employees Realize the Job Wasn’t Worth It
Curiosities
2 months ago

While employment has its perks, sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth. And when your job causes you to reach boiling point, you may have no other choice but to put an end to the heat. The people below share their experiences of the moments that made them decide they couldn’t stick it out for a second longer. Check out what finally made them break.

16 People Whose Intuition Saved Them at the Very Last Minute

16 People Whose Intuition Saved Them at the Very Last Minute
Curiosities
2 months ago

It’s that inexplainable feeling that probably makes no sense at the moment, but later, you might be glad you listened to it. It’s that knowing that gnaws at you and whether it whispers or shouts, it urges you into action and the consequences of not heeding it might be a story you’d hate to read. Well, these 16 people totally listened, and now their stories are brighter than they could’ve been, had they hesitated for even a second.

18 Tourists Who Had Something to Remember While on Vacation

18 Tourists Who Had Something to Remember While on Vacation
Curiosities
2 months ago

There are vacations that leave only pictures and souvenirs. And there are those after which life is divided into “before” and “after.” Someone accidentally becomes the hero of local legends, others become the victims of their own curiosity, but all without exception come back home with something more than a suitcase of dirty laundry. The heroes of these stories squeezed every last drop out of their vacation!

15 People Who Experienced Disgust In a League Of Their Own

15 People Who Experienced Disgust In a League Of Their Own
Curiosities
2 months ago

We’ve probably all involuntarily experienced or witnessed situations that are downright disgusting. They not only turn our stomachs, they’re like a bad song stuck on repeat, imprinted into our memories against our will. The people below shared stories that they really might not be forgetting soon. Their stories of totally disgusting moments might just make you go “ew” and you wouldn’t be the only one.

10 Job Interviews That Completely Backfired

10 Job Interviews That Completely Backfired
Curiosities
3 months ago

Job interviews can be full of surprises. Sometimes, things go exactly as planned, but other times, they lead to funny, shocking, or even life-changing moments. In this article, we’ve gathered 10 real-life job interviews that didn’t go as expected. From awkward misunderstandings to unbelievable twists, these stories will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even feel a little relieved about your own interview experiences.

10 Times Employees’ Words Got Them Into Trouble With Customers

10 Times Employees’ Words Got Them Into Trouble With Customers
Curiosities
3 months ago

The workplace can be full of unexpected moments, catching us by surprise when we least expect it. In this compilation of short stories, we’ve gathered firsthand accounts from 10 people who experienced moments at work that they never saw coming. From hilarious mishaps to shocking twists, these stories remind us that even the most routine jobs can take an unpredictable turn.