I’ve done the same. The Costco near me sells 8x leg quarters from leftover rotisserie chickens for $4.99. I’ll strip them of meat and use them in various ways, such as proto-Chicken Cheesesteak sandwiches.

Happy customers (usually) tip better. Servers are usually knowledgeable or can give you details on a dish that might swing your choice.  It's your money, time, and calories--you should always feel free to ask (1 or 2) questions.

Not much you can do: most people are too caught up in their own little worlds to notice anything unless there’s a screw-up that they don’t think they’re responsible for. Expecting a 15% tip is the best way to save yourself from disappointment.

That said, being treated like an afterthought by servers is annoying. If…

I understand and agree with your numerous points, but why are you complaining to us for? Tell Kinja to get a PM function and message @KenTremendous so we can do something about Jackson.

But I like to give my letter writers the benefit of the doubt

With the series going to US soil, you knew the Canadians were going to get rid of their Looneys.

The obvious solution is to tip only in small change.

Nickels are a good choice: 1) the coins are sufficiently hefty to make more noise you drop them into the jar; 2) they are of sufficiently low value that you can maximize the amount of time dropping them slowly into the jar to ensure that the barista will see you,…

I would say two or three. But the more important thing is to approach it intelligently: talk to your bartenders about your preferences and experiences—hate hops? really love Allagash White and want something similar? not driving tonight so döppelbocks are fine?—to help them narrow down beer recommendations for you and…

A near-complete sweep by Allison this week! Biscuits are better better than any combination of doughy, mapled syruped mess, and chilaquiles and shrimp& grits provide some much needed color/spice/alternative texture to our breakfast rotation.

Question for everyone: I’m dining at a brunch spot next week at a location…

She told me of a Chinese barbecue shopfew guidebooks have publicized.

Why not just stick to things that are unlikely to give you food poisoning? I get fearing potato/mac salad if your neighbor leaves them out there for hours à là Michael Scott, but burgers, dogs, grilled and salad veggies should be fine.

Why limit it to a restaurant? Bring the throw bar to work! Opa!

Voting for KP because grilled chicken thighs (major part of my childhood), Hawaiian mac salad, and watermelon are all great things, but where’s the pork?

All sausages are Good, but I’d push spicy italian sausage ahead of Alison’s brats. Some pork shoulder steaks (bone-in) would give a great blend of fat and flavor.…

Well I wanted to acknowledge Salty’s cheap option suggestion, which is helpful to other interns in less expensive cities. (Summer is coming, after all)

But what I wanted to add was the importance of finding places with open layouts where an intern’s cost-saving measures will be less noticeable. I’ve been in similar…

Second the Show up late option since it’s a great way to “show the flag” without getting hurt too much in the wallet. If you’re looking to get a job with this company, showing up semi-regularly is pretty mandatory since getting a job often boils down to, “do I want to eat/drink with this person?”

Also, if you’re in a…

This is exactly how I feel. I had a similar experience at a ramen shop where my two friends were served while the server and kitchen forgot my order...twice. I finally got my order an hour after I had ordered it and requested that they make it right. Their solution? A free serving of alcohol.

Bear in mind that no one…

I just assumed it was the house style, and I’m surprised that Chris didn’t star it. Maybe lacrosse is too prominent of a sport.

A kebab shop would absolutely be a great place to hold the next Deadspin Awards.  I hope it happens.

Why is Deadspin covering some rando game of a fourth-rate sport? The NBA isn’t even arguably in the top-5 of basketball leagues: the Japanese B.League, the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A, Lebanese Basketball League, the Philippine Basketball Association, the Greek C Basket League are all arguably better leagues.

Stop dicking…

Oh I’m well aware of that piece. He was (is?) insufferably not-self-aware.

That’s still the primary reason I despise Melo to this day. Other reasons include:

1) Ruining Linsanity (and a running-mate PG) for petty, ego-driven reasons.