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30 Times People Spotted Exciting Creativity In Bars And Restaurants And Just Had To Share
Even more than the obvious, practical purpose of being watered and fed, we go to bars and restaurants for the atmosphere. A place could have the finest cuisine and the tastiest beers in the world, but if it doesn't have any soul, any feeling, are you truly going to enjoy the experience?
Probably not. That's why when we do find a joint with a ton of character, we like to celebrate it. This list of bars and restaurants, compiled by Bored Panda, comes from customers that just had to share the funny, kooky and unique things that they've encountered on a night out - these spots go the extra mile to make sure their visitors get a truly memorable experience!
Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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So how to create that elusive atmosphere? With thanks to culinary blog Restaurant Tallent, here are some basic concepts to keep in mind:
Restaurant concepts: The restaurants with concepts attract people. If you have a particular cuisine, then you can design the restaurant with the idea of that country or culture. For example, if the restaurant is Chinese then you can create the restaurant with things that will make the customers feel like they are in China. You can also add a story on how the restaurant was founded and place artwork and pictures of the history of the restaurants.
Cleanliness: Who would prefer anything which is not clean? People can get very cautious when they eat out. If your restaurant is not clean, then there are chances you may never see that customer again. Make sure to change the linen and have clean dishes.
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That's how things work in EU, Definitely, in Italy it works this way. Tips are given (not every time, not in all places) in appreciation of an outstanding service, they are not supposed to be the employees' wage.
I've always thought this was the right and only way things should be: employees get paid but also get tips as gratefulness rewards by customers. Recently I learnt about this tip-being-employee's wage bulls**t. It's ridiculous and whoever came up with it is a disgusting excuse of a human being.
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Same as how it works in Australia. Tipping is not expected and the other plus is that the taxes are added too so the prices on the menu is what you will pay, no having to work out the tax on top of the total.
It's quite hard when it's now a 4th world country. This means "deliberately under-developed".
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'One job should be enough' said a sign in a demonstration in Boston I witnessed as a visitor from the Netherlands and I completely agree.
As a European, I am baffled at the thought of people, who live in so called 1st world countries, having to work more than one job to survive. Oh my.... If I was religious, I would pray for my fellow humans in the US...
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...and this is how it already works in the civilized world. You're welcome to join when you're ready, America.
We want to, we really do. It’s the government officials holding us back though...
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In civilised countries, paying servers a living wage and having tips as a en extra perk is normal. In the UK and many European countries it is illegal to pay less than the minimum wage and expect staff to have to expect tips to make up a living wage.
we need to adopt this at more places in the States. Also prices for everything should be given with taxes already factored in.
While I agree, the problem with the States is you have State taxes plus many time city/town taxes as well. Talk about a totally munted system.
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In any civilised country this is the normal way, but in America it has to be announced as something special. America is proving it's title of Backwardistan again.
Sure, as we do in Europe, round up to the next 5/10 (depending on total amount). But not the 20% you are expected to pay in the US.
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Finally! In Asia & Europe, tips are either included in the price$ of all menu items or specified on your check. Thus, No negative surprises to customers. And, NO burden of Ripping OFF to put on servers/waiters & waitresses. Sure, you may still Tip Extra for excellent service received & appreciated.
Long over due. This "obligation" to pay more than you're charged in America is actually quite offensive to the British (and possibly others). I do it because it's expected but believe you me, it comes across as exceptionally rude to expect more money simply because you bought a bottled drink to my table. No skill or service per se, but you still expect 20% more. I've heard too many times of people being verbally abused when they don't get a tip. The temptation to say, "go f**k yourself" is overwhelming. In the UK, a tip is never expected and is given with pleasure as a way of saying, "thank you so much for great service and super food. I've really enjoyed myself. And to say show that, here's a little extra...". Best tip for the US: pay staff properly and charge accordingly. Simple.
This would be a win for some in the US a HUGE loss for others. My ex-husband was a waiter. He finally took a rather significant pay cut to get a "regular day job". He didn't last long before going back to being a waiter. He made more money working less hours. So when my teenage son needed a job, I suggested waiting tables while he was in school. He's out of school now, took a regular job. Again he makes less money, but he's sticking with it. Just working for tips a couple days a week. With that said, they both told me that waiters made more money than waitresses. (Not fair, I agree.) A lot depends on where you work as well. Hubby worked fine dining; son worked(s) at an upscale place. Minimum wage is so low in this state, that I'm not sure that it would help or hurt waitresses in diners. If restaurants would actually pay a living wage, it might help. Something needs to be done for those on the lower end though.
Minimum wage should be a liveable wage. End of Story.
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I have found that in the United States places that increased the salaries of the employees are banning them from receiving tips by enforcing the rule if you accept money you can get fired because now you are getting paid the minimum federal wage. It's ridiculous!
No, they are being paid a liveable wage according to the location in the States. Livable wage in the Ozarks for instance would be way cheaper than in LA or New York.
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They did this at a Restaurant in my town in the US. Went out of business less than 6 months after the change.
@Jodie Mitchell : By definition a living wage is just that. You can have a life on what you earn. That differs markedly from a minimum wage. In New Zealand, where I am the minimum wage is $NZ 17.70 per hour. The living wage, which is not mandated by Government but determined to be what one could "actually live on and have a life" is $NZ 21.15 per hour.
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I worked as a bartender in Munich for a couple of years during my studies and I got the same hourly wage as my full-time colleagues. Exactly the statutory minimum of max. 8,60 EUR. In our location (Citycenter, next to the Marienplatz and actually a tourist hotspot), we had the luck, getting tipped well almost every day. I'm talking about 15 to 20 % - tax FREE. The entire job was a bonus money for me and I had fun mixing cocktails. But my full-time colleagues were dependent on the tip. They need at least 14-15 EUR an hour to pay the rent and get some food.
US seams to be a modern country but in some ways is very XIX century. In Europe in XIX the waiter was buying the food from the restaurant and than selling it to the client. And maybe you could start to add the taxes to the prices. It is called "the brutto price". I really like to know how much I will pay.
This needs to happen at all restaurants and all the other service industry jobs!!!!
As a former FOH Hospitality worker that is married to Chef. Thank you SO much ❤
.Not so sure about this! Not too keen on tipping either though back in the 70s I worked in a very busy truck stop. But the waitresses who had worked there longer, always got the counters. That’s where the truckers sat “the tippers” the rest of us were stuck with Botha and tables. Familiys with LOTS of kids and tour buses. I cha;nged jobs, started cooking!
Good idea, this tipping thing has gotten waaaaaay out of hand.. Everyone expects it.. It not just a show of grattitude anymore.
id still tip, for the good service and the sheer fact they apply livable wages!
People who never waited tables will never understand. I made way more with tips at $2.13 per hour than I would have at a “livable wage.”
Exactly. As someone living in an european country, this is the way to go. You can always tip if you had a really good service or if you simply feel like it, but you should not be required to do so as a way to take that responsability off the employers' backs
US is the only country (that I know of) that makes their staff beg for money from customer, or they don't get paid.
This should be standard. A tip was intended as a way to motivate priority service (originally a stack of bills was placed in view, and the waiter/waitress could see what they would get. As mistakes were made bills were removed from the stack, showing immediate feedback on the quality of service). Now, it is used as a way for employers to pay less to the employee, and the employee pays taxes as if receiving a full income, even if the tips are not received at that amount (assumed rate of tipping v/s pay rate). Tipping should always be allowed, but NEVER expected, regardless of which waitress you get at whichever place you eat. This includes the mandatory 18-25% for large parties...which is a complete excuse for some waiters to not meet the standard since they get the tip regardless.
I wish all restaurant would do this. First, because it’s fair to employees, second because it makes life easier for customers, and third because it thwarts the cheapskates who may get excellent service but still don’t tip.
We've had it like this forever in EU. It's so weird to us how Americans"solve" different stuff like this. You can give tips, but they are still given a full salary with all the benefits that exist. We also have a free healthcare system, schooling, pension etc etc. It's only America who screw that up a while ago🙈
So forced tipping, got it. Why not just pay them hourly and not have them rely on tips?
Used to be a bartender, I would have definitely lost money on this system. That being said, I fully support this idea
I've worked in some restaurants where I made quite a bit more getting tipped than what I would make getting paid a living wage.
Oh, and by the way, I have a college degree and DID go to grad school but decided that wasn't for me (and not bc I did badly, had a 3.98) and that I'll be a bartender until I find something better
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Music: Depending on the situation you can choose the genre of music. Music can be very pleasing to hear while eating. You can prefer light jazz or pop music to have a peaceful setting. You can also set your music based on your cuisine.
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Menu Design: Many may not think much about the menu card, but the menu card can attract and define the ambiance of the restaurant. Take time to create the menu card in such a way that each meal has a description of what the meal is. You can also add pictures so that the customers will know better about the food they are ordering.
Dishes, silver ware, and linens: Choose your dishes and silverware in such a way that it matches with your restaurant. Always have clean washed linens and make sure that in any situation you do not serve your customers with dirty dishes.
Pretty basic stuff, but very important nonetheless! All that's left to do now is add your own personal touch!
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Yay I'm 7 months sober from being a messed up crazy alcoholic!! :) also these posts were good.
I saw a sign in front of a bar on 5th Ave in NYC. It said, "When you think about it, alcohol is a solution."
As sad as it is, a great number of people have no respect for Donald Trump, he is possibly the worst example of a president in history, many of us remain stunned, that he was elected, I am Canadian, but unfortunately, here we also have people in power, that should not be, it's in the news for all to see !!!
These were very interesting, fun to read of the creativity, Please help me to understand,the big need to use PROFANITY, I do use at times, but do think it's ugly for women to use, I am sure there are some words in the dictionary, that could get your message across, too many young kids with a foul mouth,I don't blame them as they hear it everywhere, at home and the streets, sorry, I don't see the need, just my opinion !!!
Awesome, even though many in the 'middle' didn't load for me, smh.
Yay I'm 7 months sober from being a messed up crazy alcoholic!! :) also these posts were good.
I saw a sign in front of a bar on 5th Ave in NYC. It said, "When you think about it, alcohol is a solution."
As sad as it is, a great number of people have no respect for Donald Trump, he is possibly the worst example of a president in history, many of us remain stunned, that he was elected, I am Canadian, but unfortunately, here we also have people in power, that should not be, it's in the news for all to see !!!
These were very interesting, fun to read of the creativity, Please help me to understand,the big need to use PROFANITY, I do use at times, but do think it's ugly for women to use, I am sure there are some words in the dictionary, that could get your message across, too many young kids with a foul mouth,I don't blame them as they hear it everywhere, at home and the streets, sorry, I don't see the need, just my opinion !!!
Awesome, even though many in the 'middle' didn't load for me, smh.
