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The Little Restaurant That Couldn’t: A Server’s Tough Lesson in the Industry
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The Little Restaurant That Couldn’t: A Server’s Tough Lesson in the Industry

I moved to New York with a U-Haul and too much optimism. I found a job at a tiny, candlelit wine bar in Brooklyn, thinking…

By: Lydia Graves

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Your Sunday is My Friday
Mental & Physical Health

Your Sunday is My Friday

When your weekend is on a Tuesday. The reality of…

By: Erin Williams

Strip Club Restaurants: The Unsung Heroes of the Late-Night Kitchen
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Strip Club Restaurants: The Unsung Heroes of the Late-Night Kitchen

In the world of food and beverage, some kitchens are…

By: Jerbear

Reviews

The Bottle i need to get rid of

Every bar has a dusty…

By: Jerbear

Q & A's

The Manager On Duty

MOD: Navigating the tightrope of…

By: Deena V

Legal & Ethics Feature

“I Was Wrong, Kinda”

The "No Tax on Tips"…

By: Jerbear

Fashion & Grooming

Non-Slippin In The Kitchen

No-nonsense reviews of restaurant workwear…

By: Mostly Alex

Financial Wellness

In Search For The Perfect Side Hustle

By: Jerbear

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Financial Wellness

Weighing Culinary Diplomas Against Kitchen Battle Scars

Legal & Ethics Feature

“I Was Wrong, Kinda”

Special Features

The Top 5 Cities For F&B’rs

Sexual Culture

Hooking Up With Coworkers

Humor & Satire

Who is the Bitchy Waiter

F&B Regulars

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Q & A's

Deduction Junction

Q & A's Tax Help For Food & Beverage Workers.

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Q & A's

The Legal Dish

Legal questions answered by our legal liaison Erica.

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Reviews

Non-Slippin’ in the Kitchen: Real Workwear Reviews for Long Shifts Standing

Restaurant Workwear Reviews for 10-Hour Shifts and 10K+ Steps

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The Top 5 Cities For F&B’rs

Discover the best cities for restaurant workers in 2025 —…

Financial Wellness

To File Or Not To File That Was The Question

Essential Tax Tips for Food & Beverage Workers: From My…

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Braveheart

Join us on a journey through the chaotic world of…

Mental & Physical Health

86’d Healthcare

Jerry shares a compelling insights into the critical healthcare challenges…

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