My mom lived in the apartments in the photo. Maybe I missed something in the article - but why was that photo selected?

A real chef doesn’t have time to blog.

I would like to take this opportunity to say:

I’m glad you’ve found something you enjoy! “Middle class” right there with ya.

I don’t have another job offer, but I essentially get a job anywhere within my field (restaurant industry). It’s not my ego speaking btw, I’ve reached a point where that is the case. My nest egg is not much - couple hundred and a 401k. I’m also in debt due to a previous marriage, but have finally found myself in a…

Haha, I love this. I cry frequently at work...and have recently started on anxiety pills...so, it’s good to hear you’ve had a positive experience. TBH, I don’t make crazy money (55k), but in my line of work, I’m doing better than most. It’s the “prestige” of being where I am that makes it a “good job”. You make a good…

Have you ever been in this position?

Most annoying thing about all of this:

My question: who actually watches this show?

Thank you for that.

I can’t agree or disagree with the first statement. But I can absolutely agree with regards to Brit. Some people, sometimes, just need help and there’s no shame in that. Honestly, considering she started in the biz as a child, and then became a sex symbol before she was even an adult - I’m sure that she has been…

I’m not convinced that she ever was pop. Love her - but would never think to put her in that category.

For about 6 months now, I’ve been considering going back to a “not smart” phone. We’re increasingly being plugged into the grid, and while it’s cool how technology progresses, it kind of freaks me out. Is it really necessary?

The point is that most restaurants aren’t able to afford it. That’s all. My only concern with this article was that it was focuses on one person, as if he is the only person doing it. He’s not. It’s becoming common in the industry. The fact that they chose to print it on the receipt, classy or not, makes sense simply…

I’m not sure that the “god, shut up” was really necessary. I wouldn’t say that it develops a healthy conversation.

You clearly haven’t been to John Day.

Also, in PDX, 3% seems to have been the standard set.

To be fair, this is happening all over Portland - and it’s been decided as “an industry” by the major players in the city. Thus far there has been little pushback, as most guests seem to have an understanding. Those that refuse to pay and/or don’t understand, from what I’ve seen, have been allowed to bypass, by choice…

I agree with you and believe your wish is completely valid. However, just as so many women were behind electing Trump, there are as many women against abortion. I live in Oregon, where my mother is pro-choice on paper, yet she told me that if I had an abortion, she would be deeply disappointed in my decision. I think…

Semi OT - but I just need to talk.