"Most of the people who left reviews are from outside our region and community," said owner and chef Geoff Davis in a phone interview with SFGATE. "They're using this as a crusade against Oakland, DEI, and the moment that we're in. People are upset about a lot of things in America right now."
Europe is the most visited continent in the world, welcoming 747 million tourists in 2024, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. Yet, the number of travel faux pas tourists make while strolling the streets of Milan, meandering through ancient ruins in Athens, or cruising around the Mediterranean remains pretty high, considering the increase in visits to Europe's major cities.
Should you tip fast food employees? It's no secret that the United States has a serious tipping culture. But this long-standing practice, previously reserved for personal services and sit-down restaurants, is now creeping into new territories. Even fast-food restaurants are now asking for tips. The question of whether you should be tipping when picking up your meal is sparking heated debates across our country.
I'm here in Las Vegas for a conference where I just paid $7 for a cup of coffee and then was shamed into tipping another $1 to the server for pouring the coffee and handing it to me. Welcome to America. I feel like I'm tipping for everything, everywhere. And now it's only going to get worse. And for that I blame President Trump.
According to a recent Juniper Research report, global spending via QR code payments is projected to exceed $8 trillion by 2029 - a huge leap that shows how this simple tool is becoming a vital part of everyday life.
One Reddit user expressed frustration, questioning why they should tip hotel employees when they were already paying high rates for their stay, highlighting a common concern about tipping culture.
