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Common Faux Pas When Dining at Fancy Tampa Restaurants

Plenty of people are intimidated when they have the chance to dine at fancy Tampa restaurants for the very first time. There really is nothing to worry about if you’re going to be dining at fancy restaurants, even if you’ve never done so before. Eating at fancy restaurants is an entire experience in itself, not just in the food, but how it’s presented, and how you’re treated. However, as we’ve said, while your first experience at fancy restaurants may be intimidating, there really is nothing to worry about. If you’re going to be dining at fancy restaurants and you’re worried about how you’re going to come off, here are some common faux pas at fancy Tampa restaurants that you should avoid. Snapping your fingers at the waiter Not only do you come off as rude when you do this, but it’s a very distasteful way of calling the waiter’s attention. In addition to this, calling our for your waiter across the room is also a big no-no when you’re dining at fancy restaurants. …

Understanding How Tipping Works at Tampa Restaurants

In the United States, tipping is a very common practice everywhere, not just in Tampa restaurants. However, do we really know how much we are supposed to tip? In the US, tipping is not a legal requirement, but it is a common act of courtesy to tip after a service has been performed for you. If you're in the practice of dining at Tampa restaurants and are not sure whether or not the tip that you've been giving is enough, here is a rundown to help you understand how tripping works and how much you're expected to give. Why tip? You may be wondering why you are expected to tip, despite it not being a legal requirement to tip when you dine. Tipping is a very significant part of the American service industry, but why is that? In other countries and cultures, a service charge is usually automatically added to the final cost of the bill, while in other cultures, it is considered rude to tip. So why is tipping a big part of service in the United States? The reason b…

How to Order Vegetarian at Tampa Restaurants Without Sticking to Salad

The vegetarian diet is becoming more and more popular today, mainly because of the health and environmental benefit that come with it. However, there are some Tampa restaurants that haven't gotten the memo yet, and the number of vegetarian options available at these establishments are not exactly vegetarian friendly. If you're looking to eat out, and your dining companions opted for a non-vegetarian restaurant, don't despair! Here is a list of different kinds of restaurants that have vegetarian options that you can eat that aren't the house salad. Chinese One of the great things about Asian cuisine, other than the fact that it's delicious, is that there is a wide variety of vegetarian options available. If you find yourself dining at a Chinese restaurant, there are a number of options available to you. Vegetable filled spring rolls, dumplings, tofu dishes, and vegetarian noodle dishes are all great vegetarian options at Chinese restaurants. Japanese Japa…

5 Tips For Eating Out On The Cheap In Tampa Restaurants

A restaurant meal can cost $20 per person, and that does not even include cocktails and other drinks you may want to have. The truth is, it’s not exactly cheap to dine in Tampa restaurants, though the benefits of not having to wash the dishes or clean the table can outweigh that price tag. Just like when we’re shopping, it’s important to be a savvy diner when you want to eat out. There are many ways that you can save money and not spend so much when dining in restaurants. Drink free water One of the things we realized when dining out is that restaurants make a lot of money through their drinks. A soda can cost $3. A cocktail can cost $10 or $12. That’s almost the cost of your entire meal. A bottled water, which restaurant pushes for, cost almost $3 to $4, double the amount you’d pay at Costco for the same bottle. Instead of ordering drinks, ask your waiter to serve you free water. Simply drink a cocktail at home for a nightcap to save some serious cash. Search for co…

5 Benefits of Creating An App For Tampa Restaurants

The dining industry has been revolutionized greatly by the emergence of restaurant apps. There are many hidden helpful perks that these apps offer to customers that it’s no surprise Tampa restaurants are beginning to go to the table to create and plan for their own apps. Quick turnover Your restaurant app can offer to take orders from customers even before they arrive at your restaurant. They can order the food directly through the app, which will then send the information to the POS (point of sale) system and therefore, directly to the kitchen. During the peak hours, there would be no need for the customers to wait for your staff to take their orders. More people will be served during the same time period because the wait time has been diminished. The customers can even use the same app to pay for the food, so there’s no need to wait for the check and the cashier to process the payment. Happy customers The faster service means that customers are happier. …

4 Mobile Marketing Tips For Tampa Restaurants

Tampa restaurants used to depend on phonebooks and on the word of mouth to get their business going. Customers come in droves because their friends and families recommended the restaurant to them. They go there without any inkling of what to order, hoping that the dishes will surprise and wow them. But now, running a restaurant is all about perception and first impressions. Even before the customers set foot in the restaurant building, they already have an idea of what to order and they’ve read reviews about the business. Optimize the restaurant’s presence online for mobile It’s one thing to have a working website. It’s another thing to have that website work on your mobile phones and tablets. Most websites these days are optimized for mobile viewing. Check if your restaurant’s website can be viewed on your mobile phone and tablet. Make sure that the lines are all within the screens, the fonts aren’t too large, and the pages are moving in a fluid motion. You have…