Happy National Cheeseburger Day, America!

Today is the day to fire up the backyard BBQ, or to go down to the local bar n grill, to grab yourself a delicious, American Cheeseburger… [...]

Vegetarian Awareness Week – 2nd Week of September

For those of you who may not know, the second week in September is “Vegetarian awareness week” and the entire month of October is “Vegetarian awareness month”. It can be challenging for vegetarians and vegans when going out to eat with their friends, particularly in areas where the restaurants are less “hip to the times”. Over the years… [...]

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… [...]

Tips & Taxes – The misconception about IRS tip reporting.

There is a misconception that servers are required to report their tips as at least 8% of their sales revenue. 8% is simply a bottom line that the IRS uses when attempting to determine how much a server earned in tips over the year. The IRS does not expect to be paid 8% of a server’s sales as tax – that would be akin to taxing the customer for their bill… [...]