Shoes waiters, waitresses & bartenders should wear to keep their feet healthy.

In addition to the shear length of time on their feet, the surfaces of the flooring can range greatly and be often tough to navigate, surfaces such as wet tile, hard wood, wharfs, and carpet. It is imperative that a server has a good quality, pair of slip resistant work shoes… [...]

National Food Service Employees Day

Today is “National Food Service Industry Awareness Day” and we are excited to look back and reflect on the history of Tip20, and the positive impact that we have had on consumers and helping fellow waiters, waitresses, bartenders and managers all make the service industry a little bit better… [...]

Restaurant Musical Comedy Returns with a New Title

Attention restaurant workers…and customers! Beginning July 8th, Waiting Around–the Restaurant Musical (formerly titled The Black & White Blues), will play at the Allways Lounge and Theatre. Waiting Around is the musical comedy that celebrates the food business, all from the servers’ point of view… [...]

Congratulations Isaac Becker, 112 eatery

As the founder of Tip20.com I would like to personally congratulate Chef Isaac Becker of the 112 eatery in downtown Minneapolis for receiving the 2011 Best Chef, Midwest Region James Beard Foundation Award. This is… [...]

Is Forced Tip Splitting Fair?

It’s common in the restaurant industry for servers to share part of their tips with other workers, sometimes voluntarily, but often because they have to. But many workers have balked at what they describe as unfair tip-sharing policies, and some have sued. Starbucks, Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse and Orlando-based Hard Rock Café International are among companies that have faced lawsuits… [...]

Happy National Cheesecake Day!

Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of a topping made of soft, fresh cheese on a base made from biscuit, pastry or sponge. The topping is frequently sweetened with sugar and flavored or topped with fruit, nuts, fruit flavored drizzle and/or chocolate. [...]