I need recommendations for a good, not-too-expensive restaurant in Oslo. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the deal with Spaghetti Warehouse & The Old Spaghetti Factory? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 25 answers

Seating at a restaurant. I understand that in one-on-one situations, etiquette suggests that lady is offered the seat with the view into the room, and the gentleman takes the seat facing the wall. This and other sites seem to agree. But what if the "wall" is floor-to-ceiling glass with nice views of the outside? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 15 answers

So where would you go to lunch with an old friend in or around Hagerstown, MD? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 8 answers

SpanishFilter: How can I politely say "I've had enough" or "I'm full" in Spanish? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Can you recommend a restaurant to host a 15-person wedding dinner in Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for examples of fine dining restaurants that do not take reservations. [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I often eat at a couple of few different pakistani restaurant and have noticed they both play pretty much the same songs in the restaurant. Rather than ask the restaurant staff, I'm asking metafilter: Is there a common list of songs popularly played at these establishments? What are the songs that would be in such a list?
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Another Vancouver, BC restaurant question. The challenge? Carbo-loading before the Vancouver Marathon... [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 24 answers

Recommendations for dinner near-ish the Pantages Theater in LA? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find a good 1-sheet FAQ for verifying various types of US Military ID, for use in a bar or restaurant? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Waitress etiquette: I work at a diner that's only open one day a week (at an auction arena). We're a close-knit group (employees and customers). We have a "special" every week, a dinner that includes a dessert. Sometimes a particular customer will say "I don't want the dessert" and sometimes he/she won't... [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Recommend a good seafood restaurant in West Palm Beach, FL area or within a 40 mile or so radius. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Visiting Nashville, TN next week and am seeking recommendations for locally owned (non-chain) restaurants. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 16 answers

Recommendations for a nice restaurant in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, for a group of seven on a Saturday night ? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find healthy, great-tasting food at a restaurant in northwest Houston? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 4 answers

What could a small ice cream/frozen yogurt shop start selling in the colder months to keep business alive?
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 51 answers

Can you recommend a nice, fancy restaurant in DC that has an intimate space(s) suitable for about 10 people? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 15 answers

Please tell me about the coffee I'm often served in restaurants after dinner (especially in hotels) and at event receptions (especially in hotels). [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a good meal in Wolverhampton, UK. [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Where in Seattle can I reserve a private room or a whole restaurant for a 100 person fundraiser party without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 4 answers

Nametherestaurant filter: My friend is building a restaurant and needs ideas for a name. He'll be serving an interesting combo of food and would like a name to reflect that. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 47 answers

ValentinesDayDinnerFilter: Help me find a great place to take my lovely girl out to dinner... in Bend, Oregon (or surrounding area). [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm trying to book dinner reservations on Valentine's Day in Manhattan, as the really nice places are filling up fast. Suggestions for romantic (lacto-)vegetarian-friendly places on the UES? Budget of ~$100 per person, pre-tip. A restaurant with lots of mixed drink and cocktail options would be preferable. [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a restaurant called "Indus Valley" on Queen St. West in Toronto, west of Bathurst? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 2 answers

Our kids are 1 and 4. It's my folks' 40th anniversary as well as the one year old's birthday and my folks are treating, so this means going somewhere really nice, expensive, and five star. But where in DC? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Need help finding a fun restaurant in Las Vegas, preferably off the strip. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place for rijstafel in London(UK)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 2 answers

What (web) application should I use to create and maintain a multilingual operations manual for a restaurant chain? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

My friend is a server at a privately-owned restaurant, and she received a big tip from a patron ($40 on a $100 bill). However, it turns out days later that the card used was stolen, and now the restaurant owners have asked for her to return the tip money. Do they have any legal ground to do so? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 33 answers

I've been working as a waitress at a restaurant. People leave tips for the waitstaff. The restaurant takes these tips; I never get any. This cannot be legal, can it? What can I do about it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 58 answers

I need a place for a birthday party in the North Seattle area. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 10 answers

I'd like to be a better waiter. Got any tips? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 66 answers

Please help me be a gift-giving genius. I think I want to arrange a lovely but not-too-expensive lunch or dinner for my friend in Pietrasanta, Italy, where he is now living. I've never been there, know nothing about the town, and don't speak Italian. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 3 answers

I am looking for a Maine coast restaurant with a really awesome ocean view. It needs to open be year round as I am looking to go around New Years. Preferably it's not more than an hour north of Portland and south of it is even better. Oh and good food too! :)
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 9 answers

I was drinking a tasty ginger ale today and wondering why it's so uncommon. Although you can find it in virtually any store in the USA, it's seldom available in gas stations and almost never in restaurants. Yet it's very popular on airplanes. Why is that?
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 30 answers

My brother is about to achieve his dream and open a musicvenue/ restaurant / nightclub . I'm so very happy for him and want to offer encouragement. What would be a really good christmas gift in this vein? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for suggestions for books for a person new to management. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 12 answers

There used to be a really good cajun restaurant in Atlanta called "A Taste of New Orleans". It was on one of the Peachtree Streets/Blvd/Ave/etc near one of the famous strip joints (I forget the name). They had the absolute best andouille sausage with their red beans & rice! It's been about 10 years since I've been there, but I'm coming up short Googling for it. Did it close down or something? Are there any other good cajun restaurants in Atlanta?
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 17 answers

I'll be spending January 1st-7th in Northern Virginia (Purcellville, specficially) with family. Looking for something fun to do in the DC, Northern VA, or Baltimore areas while there. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 15 answers

Any seasoned servers/wine aficionados out there? I need to learn how to sell wine and describe it. Seeking more of a quick guide/anecdotes as a jumping off point rather than book recommendations. [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 11 answers

I am looking for a restaurant in Atlanta where my family (6-7 people) can eat Thanksgiving lunch/brunch. I'd like it to be buffet style or a special menu, so that it doesn't just look like we picked any old restaurant. My budget is up to $60 per person. Any ideas?
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me feed my inner Midwesterner. . . recommend a grill-your-own-steak place in the NY/Philly area? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 6 answers

Looking to propose while in Palm Springs this Thanksgiving. Any good romantic restaurants or locations that can be recommended?... We'll be spending the night at Sea Mountain Inn and I want to make this as special as possible...all ideas welcome...thanks
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 9 answers

I need to find a place for 10-12 co-workers to celebrate a holiday party in DC, but I need to ensure it isn't a sit-down meal. [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find delicious shabu-shabu in Seattle?
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 2 answers

Fredericksburg, VA: need recommendations for a great restaurant that will take a group of 60 for casual dining. They're all, gulp, middle-schoolers, if that makes any difference.
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 7 answers

Bachelorette party in Savannah, GA! Bar & restaurant recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 6 answers