I'll Be Honest explores dining culture, from current trends to favorite restaurants.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 38 | Founded | 10 months ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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Stop Deducting Surcharges from Tips
One of the most frequent comments on my Instagram post about restaurant surcharges was that people are deducting the surcharge amount from the tip. Today I am calling attention to how this hurts restaurant employees.
Deducting the surc...
Squeezed: Increased Menu Prices and Surcharges
When restaurant surcharges first appeared on menus, they felt like a temporary adjustment during COVID. Years later, they haven’t gone away, and the percentages and the reasons for them have changed.
a burger that’s gone up in price 10% si...
Inflation and the $36 Salad
One of the times I feel inflation most is when I look at the salad section of a menu.1 Recently, I was at a restaurant that charges $22 for a simple Caesar salad. Protein was $12 more. A $34 Chicken Caesar Salad! When did this happen?
I st...
Is the Creator Dumb? Is It AI Slop? Or Is It Rage Bait?
The Instagram algorithm keeps showing me content with obvious factual errors. It can be impossible to tell if the content is poorly researched, AI-generated, or rage bait.
A real estate agent spouts off his Chicago recommendations while v...
A Chicago Summer
Summer is something to make the most of. As someone who has always lived in cold-weather climates, I take this seriously. Chicagoans live for the summer, and there is truly so much to do in the city when it’s warm.
Here is a look at how I...
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Chicago-based blogger, mother, and millennial. Covering food and things to do in Chicago since 2011. I use this space to write about Chicago dining, events, and culture. I work to highlight topics that don't get the attention they deserve.
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