"Service Included" - does this really mean no tip is required or expected? Regarding drinks...we have reservations here for our trip, but to go will probably mean keeping drink costs here down. I quite often enjoy just chilled... (9 replies, last updated by martyl9 October 23, 2008)

The full title is "Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter." It’s on BonAppetit’s list of the top books of the year. Is it worth trying to find? Sounds as though it might be fun, in a trashy... (12 replies, last updated by Glencora July 2, 2008)

I’m looking for a delivery service that also does mornings? Labite and whycookla only do lunch and dinner. Anyone have any ideas? do people get donuts delivered? (9 replies, last updated by LisaStitch September 20, 2007)

I recently picked up the book, "Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter" and am about halfway through it. Here’s the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Service-Included... (4 replies, last updated by onocoffee March 11, 2008)

't quite work. She’s a good writer, but I was anxious to get done with it – and it’s not a long book. It’s getting mixed reviews on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Service-Included... (3 replies, last updated by snoballz November 25, 2007)

Last night I received a bill that had a 20% service fee. I asked the waiter about this and they said that it is the gratuity. There was just two of us, I do see it included on large tables. Can they do that? What happens if we... (43 replies, last updated by egit February 21, 2008)

Interesting observation. I doubt that I would come up with it. Let’s hope that it was not the case, though who could rule it out. Sorta' paints a bad picture of service when there is an included gratuity. As I have not dined... (11 replies, last updated by leahinsc October 15, 2008)

including drinks, taxes, service). The biggest challenge is that there are several vegetarians in the group and whatever restaurant I choose must provide a reasonable option for them. The last time we met in Montreal I organized... (1 reply, last updated by Plateaumaman May 17, 2007)

Duarte’s is still wonderful. Had fried smelt and pies there a few months ago after foraging on the beach. there’s a 10% off coupon on the website - http://www.duartestavern.com/ A post today on various Bay Area... (4 replies, last updated by Marilayne July 18, 2002)

and meditteranean type seasoning. Again, perfectly edible but not worth going again for. The wine list was reasonably priced but uninspired. Service was attentive and friendly. They bill this place as serving food from the... (6 replies, last updated by R connelly May 3, 2006)

If someone tipped on the wine the way the wisegeek suggests I would be very upset. I tip on the total including the tax because it’s only a couple of dollars difference. If there is a service charge added before the total I... (22 replies, last updated by LizK January 3, 2006)

vin blanc, were 12 euros each, and the coffees and petit fours were 9 each. The ambience and service are top-notch, as one would expect in an establishment of this caliber. Monday we took a train to Antwerp. After walking around... (8 replies, last updated by rrems November 10, 2009)

. Clouds in Madrona. This restaurant brings an excellent mix of consistently excellent food, immaculate service and soothing atmosphere. They feature a full bar too, including a very affordable list of wines by the bottle. The... (4 replies, last updated by Chris February 14, 2001)

I agree with the above poster. However, one other thing to consider — sometimes it is the policy of the restaurant that certain things (tax, alcohol, tip) are not allowed to be included with the gift certificate. (I have no... (46 replies, last updated by Bostonbob3 March 20, 2009)

'm not sure exactly what it was, but this is as close as I can remember. Service was spot on the whole evening. We unfortunately could not finish our pork/steak because we were absolutely STUFFED by that point. I read some... (1 reply, last updated by RGR March 27, 2007)