Not petty at all. The alternative is to make clear when accepting an invitation that you assume that the check will not be split equally but that each tub will rest on its own bottom, as the saying goes, plus [ (local tax) +... (137 replies, last updated by anzu May 13, 2008)

this gift cert, would you all like to come?". I’m sure we would have deducted from the full amount and then split the check, but it ended up being a non-issue and a medicore, overpriced meal (but that’s another thread... (11 replies, last updated by ccbweb April 18, 2007)

I think you’re being paranoid. There was a time when I never had cash and charged everything. It certainly wasn’t part of my evil plan to claim all the airline miles in the world. Besides, there’s absolutely... (16 replies, last updated by ZoeZ September 1, 2006)

I think it’s reasonable to split checks when either: (A) Those present shared the dishes more or less evenly or would otherwise owe approximately the same amount of money for what they ordered, OR (B) People who would owe... (21 replies, last updated by Anna July 29, 2001)

We were just there in the first week of June (before the crowds really hit) and ate very well! (Mostly seafood as we are addicts). Check out the end of this thread for the most recent activity... (2 replies, last updated by elbie21 June 25, 2008)

the app. If this is a way to encourage higher check averages, I think it would backfire. As I said, i wouldn’t order all that for myself, but if I’m with my boyfriend or a friend, we’ll split an appetizer, get... (11 replies, last updated by mojoeater January 6, 2008)

Is it ever OK to walk on the check? My wife and I were at a neighborhood Italian restaurant which we like but is notorious for not serving the entrees at the same time. This visit, since it was just the two of us, I asked the... (58 replies, last updated by renee March 20, 2002)

In general the tips on split checks are better. When I had a large group at my rest I would always present each diner with a calculator ticket for the dish they ordered, as well as a “total” check for the group. This... (7 replies, last updated by thinks too much June 22, 2007)

I have only sat at the bar there and had Belgian beer and their very good frites (served w/sage). Never any issues with attitude or inaccuracy; perhaps the bar vibe is different from the restaurant service itself. Will make sure... (14 replies, last updated by Bob Dobalina July 17, 2009)

Grill is charging $8! I just called Shoal Creek – Fri and Sat only 5-10 PM. $6 per pound on a sliding scale, he “thinks,” and “he believes” that you can get a 5 lb platter for $25. I might check that... (27 replies, last updated by rudeboy June 13, 2009)

What is the etiquitte for picking up the check for another table. My wife and I recently did this and it’s kind of fun to secretly stoke someone like this. But a recent experience left us wondering what the smoothest way is... (55 replies, last updated by Like-Go-Eat? February 28, 2006)

I had to check the beverage list as I do not consume beer, but that is what it says... I had a feeling they would be the type of place to have it. I checked Matchbox first because I know they have PBR, but no nana split there. Of... (21 replies, last updated by orangefluf June 21, 2009)

B&H Dairy on 2nd Ave btwn. 7th St and St. Mark’s Pl. has great split pea soup. It’s nowhere near Rockefeller Ctr but check it out if you’re in the neighborhood. If you like it, you can get it to go by the pint... (7 replies, last updated by g. oliver March 13, 2003)

Of course it is OK, couples or otherwise, to split entrees. Many of us do it all the time. Reality check: restaurants sell products, they are also a service industry. You are the buyer. Purchase what you want. It was extremely... (205 replies, last updated by bibi rose November 18, 2009)

Another bill split dilema. I’ve never figured out how this happens, but I’ve figured out how to avoid putting myself in an awkward position. This is the senario – you go to dinner with a group 10-12+ (the larger... (22 replies, last updated by quiz wrangler December 13, 2005)