MoneyMonday, 14 September · 10:45
Restaurants Are Quietly Charging for the Good Table
A growing number of restaurants are adding paid seat selection, with window tables and quiet corners carrying a surcharge in the same way airlines sell extra legroom. Operators argue that demand for prime spots was already creating unfairness and that pricing simply makes it transparent. Diners on social media are calling it the end of the free view.
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Would you pay extra for the best table in a restaurant, and how much?
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What is the sneakiest extra charge you have ever seen on a bill?
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What is the one thing in life that should never come with a premium option?
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Went with the double-standard angle for our younger audience and it turned into a really thoughtful hour.