Ordering Water with Lemon
I’ve personally always been a fan of ordering water with lemon in it. That is until I heard the statistics on how many lemons are contaminated with bacteria and yes, even feces, and then cut and put into our water glasses without ever being rinsed. Restaurants don’t wash lemons – so be sure to ask for them on the side and squeeze them into the water yourself.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
I’ve personally always been a fan of ordering water with lemon in it. That is until I heard the statistics on how many lemons are contaminated with bacteria and yes, even feces, and then cut and put into our water glasses without ever being rinsed. Restaurants don’t wash lemons – so be sure to ask for them on the side and squeeze them into the water yourself.
Ordering the Special of the Day
Do you think the restaurant really cares about saving you money by offering you deals that are almost too good to be true? Hardly. The daily “Special” is more often than not just the kitchen staff trying to get rid of items they had too much of. Sorry to burst your bubble…
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
Do you think the restaurant really cares about saving you money by offering you deals that are almost too good to be true? Hardly. The daily “Special” is more often than not just the kitchen staff trying to get rid of items they had too much of. Sorry to burst your bubble…
Not Emphasizing Your Food Allergies
Furthermore, the allergenic food may not actually be in the food itself, but your meal may be prepared on the same cutting board, or the same utensils may be used, as when dealing with the food you are allergic to. So be explicit when speaking with your waiter about your allergy so they can pass it on to the kitchen staff. If you are, they are usually very good about it.
Most people don’t like to make a big deal of their food allergies. However, just because an ingredient is not listed in the description on the menu, does not mean it isn’t used in the preparation.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
Most people don’t like to make a big deal of their food allergies. However, just because an ingredient is not listed in the description on the menu, does not mean it isn’t used in the preparation.
Furthermore, the allergenic food may not actually be in the food itself, but your meal may be prepared on the same cutting board, or the same utensils may be used, as when dealing with the food you are allergic to. So be explicit when speaking with your waiter about your allergy so they can pass it on to the kitchen staff. If you are, they are usually very good about it.
Dietary Restrictions
Similar to the tip above, just because an ingredient is not listed in the description, does not mean it isn’t used in the preparation. Plus, it may still be in the condiments – so specify if you are avoiding a particular ingredient for whatever reason. Better yet, just tell your waiter that you are allergic so you don’t have to overly explain yourself.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
Similar to the tip above, just because an ingredient is not listed in the description, does not mean it isn’t used in the preparation. Plus, it may still be in the condiments – so specify if you are avoiding a particular ingredient for whatever reason. Better yet, just tell your waiter that you are allergic so you don’t have to overly explain yourself.
All You Can Eat
Restaurants aren’t going to serve food that they would lose money on. Plus, the sanitation for these types of establishments, with the food sitting out in the open and not being thoroughly covered, warmed, etc. is anything but a smart option.
Eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet may seem like it is a great deal, but this is hardly the case. In fact, the food served at buffets are usually made with the least quality of ingredients (especially when it comes to meats). In essence, you are getting what you paid for.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
Eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet may seem like it is a great deal, but this is hardly the case. In fact, the food served at buffets are usually made with the least quality of ingredients (especially when it comes to meats). In essence, you are getting what you paid for.
Restaurants aren’t going to serve food that they would lose money on. Plus, the sanitation for these types of establishments, with the food sitting out in the open and not being thoroughly covered, warmed, etc. is anything but a smart option.
The Last Table of the Night
By the end of the night, the kitchen is already in clean-up mode, so the dishes you order are more likely to be haphazardly thrown together than carefully prepared. Furthermore, they are using ingredients that were prepped hours before, and cooking them in ovens or fryers that contain the accumulated buildup of the entire night’s service. Even worse, chefs will often cook and clean at the same time, increasing the likelihood of your meal being sprayed with all-purpose cleaner or having bleach particles en
We all know that the restaurant staff is not particularly thrilled when we come in 10 minutes before they are supposed to close, and therefore, we usually don’t get the best service. However, there is more to it than that.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
We all know that the restaurant staff is not particularly thrilled when we come in 10 minutes before they are supposed to close, and therefore, we usually don’t get the best service. However, there is more to it than that.
By the end of the night, the kitchen is already in clean-up mode, so the dishes you order are more likely to be haphazardly thrown together than carefully prepared. Furthermore, they are using ingredients that were prepped hours before, and cooking them in ovens or fryers that contain the accumulated buildup of the entire night’s service. Even worse, chefs will often cook and clean at the same time, increasing the likelihood of your meal being sprayed with all-purpose cleaner or having bleach particles en
Ordering Fish
Little did I know that the snapper listed on the menu might just as well be a cheaper fish like tilapia. In fact, this happens approximately 20-25% of the time, with rates in some species of fish being as high as 70%. However, it’s not always the restaurant’s fault; seafood distributors do most of the mislabeling. Restaurants will often sell endangered or threatened species though, including Bluefin tuna or Chilean sea bass, and put other names on it, like “toro”, to misdirect consumers. Unless you
If not ordering a vegan entrée, I will usually order fish when I go out to eat, as these dishes are usually more thoughtfully prepared. Or so I thought.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
If not ordering a vegan entrée, I will usually order fish when I go out to eat, as these dishes are usually more thoughtfully prepared. Or so I thought.
Little did I know that the snapper listed on the menu might just as well be a cheaper fish like tilapia. In fact, this happens approximately 20-25% of the time, with rates in some species of fish being as high as 70%. However, it’s not always the restaurant’s fault; seafood distributors do most of the mislabeling. Restaurants will often sell endangered or threatened species though, including Bluefin tuna or Chilean sea bass, and put other names on it, like “toro”, to misdirect consumers. Unless you
Food Handling
To spell it out: chefs handle food with their bare hands, bartenders touch your garnish after wiping down the bar, and servers touch menus and utensils used by other patrons without washing their hands in between tables. The best way to gauge a restaurant’s cleanliness is by looking in the bathroom and around the dining room. If the bathroom trash is more than half full, the ketchup bottles have crusted nozzles, or the floor looks like it is rarely swept, chances are that the kitchen is even worse. Restau
Unfortunately the kitchen can be a very gross place. Restaurants are busy places, and workers are often in a hurry; being sanitary is the last thing on their minds. And while there are strict health rules set by the state boards for food establishments, many of them (like wearing gloves) are only followed on inspection day, because following them all the time would slow down production.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
Unfortunately the kitchen can be a very gross place. Restaurants are busy places, and workers are often in a hurry; being sanitary is the last thing on their minds. And while there are strict health rules set by the state boards for food establishments, many of them (like wearing gloves) are only followed on inspection day, because following them
To spell it out: chefs handle food with their bare hands, bartenders touch your garnish after wiping down the bar, and servers touch menus and utensils used by other patrons without washing their hands in between tables. The best way to gauge a restaurant’s cleanliness is by looking in the bathroom and around the dining room. If the bathroom trash is more than half full, the ketchup bottles have crusted nozzles, or the floor looks like it is rarely swept, chances are that the kitchen is even worse. Restau
Boxing Your Leftovers
When an entrée is boxed up to-go (or even sent back to the kitchen to be cooked further), the staff is known to cut corners. If something falls on the ground for example, they will often go ahead and put it back on the plate. Or they may use someone else’s dirty silverware to push your food into the box. If you aren’t going to finish your meal, ask the server to bring out the box so you can do it yourself. And if your order is wrong and you need to send it back, well, just try not to think about it.
We’ve always been taught to box up our meals and take home the leftovers. As a child this was because we shouldn’t waste food, and as an adult, this is due to the fact that one entrée usually has enough calories for a full-day, and therefore should be split up between several meals. However, there is new evidence to make us think twice about having our meals boxed; once your food is in front of you, you shouldn’t let it out of your sight, because you never know what could happen to it.
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.com/apps/blog/9-secrets-restaurants-never-want-you-to
We’ve always been taught to box up our meals and take home the leftovers. As a child this was because we shouldn’t waste food, and as an adult, this is due to the fact that one entrée usually has enough calories for a full-day, and therefore should be split up between several meals. However, there is new evidence to make us think twice about
When an entrée is boxed up to-go (or even sent back to the kitchen to be cooked further), the staff is known to cut corners. If something falls on the ground for example, they will often go ahead and put it back on the plate. Or they may use someone else’s dirty silverware to push your food into the box. If you aren’t going to finish your meal, ask the server to bring out the box so you can do it yourself. And if your order is wrong and you need to send it back, well, just try not to think about it.
