mollyanne
Flour Child
Outrageous Restaurant Portions WhoWhereWhy?
I was recently at Maggiano's in NC and asked the waiter to box up 2/3 of my meal and I asked how many other of his customers do this. Without hesitation, he said 92%. What? They keep statistics and are fully aware that it's too much? Then why do they do it? What about those of us who were taught to eat everything on our plates? Or what about those of us who are missing that chemical thingy in the brain that tells us we're full...mercy
Do they think larger portions give the illusion of "best restaurant" ratings?
Are they afraid a customer might leave feeling hungry if they don't?
Are they trying to satisfy our efforts to dress up and drive there?
What countries are most guilty of outrageous portions? ...I think i suspect the ugly truth
What specific restaurants are the worst "offenders"? ...not that I plan to make immediate reservations, mind you.
I was recently at Maggiano's in NC and asked the waiter to box up 2/3 of my meal and I asked how many other of his customers do this. Without hesitation, he said 92%. What? They keep statistics and are fully aware that it's too much? Then why do they do it? What about those of us who were taught to eat everything on our plates? Or what about those of us who are missing that chemical thingy in the brain that tells us we're full...mercy
Do they think larger portions give the illusion of "best restaurant" ratings?
Are they afraid a customer might leave feeling hungry if they don't?
Are they trying to satisfy our efforts to dress up and drive there?
What countries are most guilty of outrageous portions? ...I think i suspect the ugly truth
What specific restaurants are the worst "offenders"? ...not that I plan to make immediate reservations, mind you.