You've lived in 11 countries?

Goloco, no less.

It’d be one thing if she’d just miscalculated what she could afford once and was expecting $27 and it ended up being over $35 or whatever. It’s more of a teenager’s mistake but it could happen.

But going back like six weeks and pulling the same move to the same staff at the same place? I’m surprised it took that long before this happened.

And trying to be a facebook martyr about it on top of it? Gimme a fucking break.

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If you're so broke that you're worried about a $40 charge leading to an overdraft, stay the fuck home. You have no business going out and shorting the server because of your own budgetary constraints - regardless of your situation.

Olneyville. 1828 Westminster (I think that’s the address) has 4 or 5 newly built apts in that price range. Mere block away from the Scurvy Dog.

I think it would be best for all of us if you moved to Worcester.

I expect you to be on the forefront, calling your reps and attending committee hearings trying to get legislation passed then, right?

Worcester is not as nice as providence. Big diff.

For context, the last time I heard of a friend having a $750 1 bedroom here was in 2010, so I wouldn't expect anything on that end. It's pretty hard to pay that even with a 3 or 4 bedroom rent split in Providence. Keep in mind that utilities for a 1 bedroom can be as high as $400-$500 if you have inefficient heat like electric and other costs like hikes in car insurance really add up fast, so budget accordingly.

I wouldn't normally give this advice, but with your lower budget and uncertainty between cities, maybe look into Woonsocket since it's about equidistant to both. It's pretty remotely located and it is definitely an acquired taste (do a lot of research and visit), but the cost and geography might make it a good bet (especially since you seem indifferent on a lot of aspects of where you live).

it’s a good point but i still won’t be clicking on any go local links

Shit I miss Luxe.

Shifting the cost isn’t really my concern. I just think not a lot of service industry workers necessarily even want to ditch the system. If you’re gonna reform it, set some shift hourly minimum where a server isn’t fucked on a completely dead night and going home with it not worth it.

A huge part of the appeal of service industry jobs is how much you can make in the right gig on a normal to great night where the people who do it a lot make full time money in way less hours.

K, you'll get paid $4 an hour at your job until the government acts and changes the law. Seems fair.

If you want to take a stand about the economics of the bar and restaurant industry, you’re more than welcome to not participate in it as a customer and stay home.

Also bumping Craft. Favorite and in my top 10.

8 dollars will get you two buck chuck wine or a high class beer. I always found it weird the people that think wine in all forms is better than beer.

When the restaurant owners increase pay, who do you think the cost will fall on? Thats right the customer with higher prices. I'm not saying it shouldn't be considered, but it's more complicated than you think. What it breaks down to is, here in the US we tip decently for the service.

And not in the woman in the article’s experience in America. Being cheap is universal I guess.

Would agree the list this year wasn't particularly compelling. I've always liked to use it to try restaurants I'd not been to yet and. . .meh on any that made the list in that category.

However, my husband and I did New Rivers last spring during restaurant week. Definitely on the pricier end of things, but the restaurant week menu made it feasible. Would be a really nice atmosphere and a cozy place to have dinner on a cold January night. Sarto is usually a good bet as well.

Not in my experience of living in Spain, France, Denmark, Croatia, Poland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

In Europe servers and bartenders make a “living wage” the same way $15 an hour is a “living wage” here. They usually do have sweet government mandated benefits though.

It’s now standard to tip 10% - 15% in restaurants in Europe.

https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/tipping-in-europe-when-how-much-to-tip/

Just as the lobbying powers want you to think and act.

Sure but until then you should follow the custom and make sure they're paid for their work or stay in.

Went in, sat down, walked out. No thank you.