Azie (in Media, PA, USA) serves up some fine dishes. This is one of my regular watering holes, a place I go to for a snack and a dram (or two). Recently, they added a new egg-roll-type of appetizer, which I tried to good effect. Here it is:
Azie spring roll appetizer.
There was also a spicy tuna roll appetizer for contrast. Check it out:
Azie spicy tuna roll.
Presentation here is dynamite, real eye candy. And dig that glass of wine. They have some nice selections on the list at Azie, another good reason to stop in. Service is very good, which makes the experience that much better. Consistency counts, as you all know, and that’s why I’m a regular here. Enjoy your meals.
The Bent Page 
Automatic Gratuity?
A few days ago, while traveling through the Miami Airport, I encountered something very interesting in terms of a dining experience and a lesson in the English language. Take a close look at the following bill for lunch:
Automatic gratuity of 18%.
That’s right, they automatically included an 18% gratuity. If you read the note at the end, you see that if you want it taken off, “please ask for one of our managers.” I appreciate the restaurant doing the math for me. That’s a convenience. However, AUTOMATICALLY including a gratuity on my bill? DON’T YOU DARE. And do NOT FORCE me to ask for a manager to change it. This is slimy behavior. I’ve seen calculations for various tipping levels on the bottom of checks, but NEVER was it automatically included. THIS IS BOVINE FECES. Don’t play games, guilt trips, and other nonsense. Grow up and run your business properly. A gratuity is NOT automatic. It’s something considered and then applied. Corrupt your morals if you like but stay away from my language. Thank you.
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on August 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm Comments (2)Tags: airport food, automatic gratuity, dining out, dinner check, photo, photos, tipping, travel