A good friend of mine recently dined at Sterling's restaurant and noticed something new when the bill came...a line to tip the cook. She wasn't quite sure what to think about it...
Tipping dates back to the 16th century in England, it originated in mansions and taverns. Guests would leave a "vail" to compensate for their extra service received by staff. Tavern goers would slip bartenders a cash tip "to insure promptitude...
Many Seattle restaurants (including Ivar's) have done away with tipping now that they're paying their employees $15 an hour. If that minimum wage goes statewide, are you ready for the restaurants' inevitable response?