Although many influencers would disagree, having a large following on social media doesn't entitle you to free sh*t.
Enter, the Karen's of Instagram.
Here's a hilarious, yet shocking exchange between one particular (racist) Karen and the owner of a Michelin Star restaurant. She tried to use her status to get free food, he (rightfully) said no, and she didn't take it very well. Read the calamity unfold, below.
Food is meant to be enjoyed, whether it's expensive Michelin-star standard or fast-food from McDonald's. Of course, the more expensive the food, the higher the cooking quality, standard, and presentation but sometimes fine dining restaurants take it a little too far. These pictures show what some Michelin star restaurants are doing when it comes to serving their food, and they prove that imagination doesn't have limitations. They say presentation is everything, but I'm not sure how appetizing some of these dishes look, even if they are ridiculously expensive. What do you think?
El Arroyo, a restaurant in Austin, Texas, is putting up witty, playful, and semi-inspirational signs to draw attention and make people smile. The restaurant, which according to its website is the "last queso stop before a bunch of yoga studios" puts the iconic signs outside the restaurant which have become somewhat famous in Texas. The signs all have the same aesthetic of black lettering on a branded board and they even take suggestions via email, which you can send to sign@elarroyo.com. Their Instagram account has 238k followers and contains all their wonderful signs, but we've compiled a bunch of the best for you below.
A Reddit page We Want Plates is a space where users post pictures of the creative ways restaurants serve food, instead of using a good old plate. The page describes itself as 'crusades against serving food on bits of wood and roof tiles, chips in mugs and drinks in jam jars' and some of the pictures submitted prove that the food industry has taken things a bit too far. Enjoy these pictures of decadent and frankly ridiculous ways that some establishments choose to serve their food.
When dining out, there's an expectation that your order will be correctly served to you. But if you're going to eat at the Tokyo pop-up called "Restaurant of Mistaken Orders", you should rethink your expected outcome. This dining experience is staffed by people living with dementia who may, or may not, get your order right. Story via: Open Culture
Advertising is huge when it comes to capturing the attention of new potential customers! If you could capture their gaze for a moment, make them think, AND laugh, that's when you know you've got something. Advertising companies spend millions crafting the ads that aren't nearly as good at the phrase or drawing that these bartenders scribbled on a sign in minutes.
Going out to the restaurant is always a little celebration. However, there are some spots that will make it an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Whether posited on the rock in the ocean in Zanzibar or floating above Bangkok, these restaurant will blow your mind.
