The Most Expensive Steak Restaurant in the World
Your trip to the most expensive restaurant in the world may not be as grand as you expect it to be. Somehow, we have this notion that anything that comes with an exorbitant price tag has to be equally ostentatious and ooh-la-la! Aragawa restaurant, Japan’s first steakhouse located in Tokyo’s Shinbasi district, disproves exactly this notion.
Believe it or not, Aragawa is not just one of Japan’s high end restaurants; it is the most expensive restaurant in the world. Reservations to this restaurant are extremely hard to come by and if you are among the lucky few who do manage to get in, make sure you are loaded with cash or your credit card has enough limit on it, since meal tabs start at $368 per head.
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The ABC’s of ordering Wine in a Restaurant
Are you the kind of person who’s never ordered anything beyond “Iced Venti Caramel Macchiato,” or “grande, extra cream, extra hot cappuccino,” or maybe “whole wheat bread, all vegetables except tomatoes with pickles on the side with extra mayo and extra cheese?” Well, I will go out on a limb here and hazard a guess that you will feel like a fish out of water if transplanted into a fine dining restaurant with a wine menu in your hand and called upon to order for your discerning guests. (more…)
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Tipping in Restaurants – What’s the Norm?
Tipping has become such a natural instinct when we eat out that we hardly ever wonder where it all began or what the proper norms for tipping in restaurants are. Although the exact origin of tipping servers is open to debate, the practice seemed to have started when feudal lords would toss extra money to serfs in order to assure safe passage. In other stories, there is mention of 16th century England where pub and coffee house owners placed a bass urn in their establishment with the words “To Insure Promptitude” (TIP) inscribed on it.
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Brushing up on Etiquettes for Formal Dining Experiences
In these fast times, breakfast on the go, takeout lunches, and microwave dinners are becoming not just commonly used terms but an indication of our urban lifestyle. For this reason, not too many people are familiar with formal dining etiquette. Although formal sit-down dinners are reserved for the elite of the society and are quite a rare occurrence in the life of the common man, it’s always better to know how to mind your P’s and Q’s in case such an event does present itself in front of you. Here are some tips for you to keep in mind. (more…)
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Know your Way around an Ethiopian Restaurant
The first thing you need to know about Ethiopian food is that it is an extremely, what I would call, “hands-on” experience. You might not find that to be the politest way of having your meals but the range of tastes that your palette is exposed to is stunning enough to be something of a revelation. No foodie worth his salt will choose to skip this wonderful experience.
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