Rainerbernd
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Interesting that's the third such post in this summer/autumn period that I remember. But none of that kind before in years I've heard of. Has it changed at all or just because of pilgrim numbers? Local entrepreneurs got greedy or is there something else???Olá ,
working as hospitaleiro I often get complaints about a special custom in portuguese restaurants. You order your drink and your meal. Then the waiter puts some snacks on your table. For instance: cheese and butter, sausages, bacon, olives and something more, like the spanish tapas. It´s not free! If you don´t like it, tell the waiter to take it away right now, otherwise you have to pay it, even when you didn´t touch it and it still remains on the table.
Another thing. You order a menu do dia/pilgrim´s menu. One drink is included. It´s important what you order first - yes, you are thirsty and you need a bottle of water first. Don´t do it. Your first order should be the more expensive drink like beer, wine etc. Doing so you only have to pay your second order the cheap water extra.
Bom caminho, Rainer
Interesting that's the third such post in this summer/autumn period that I remember. But none of that kind before in years I've heard of. Has it changed at all or just because of pilgrim numbers? Local entrepreneurs got greedy or is there something else???
... Has it changed at all or just because of pilgrim numbers? Local entrepreneurs got greedy or is there something else???
That is good information to pass along. A few times in Portugal I noticed one euro being added to the bill for the bread. I thought it was a bit odd, but I did not think about it too much. In July this year, a cafe in Porto brought us some bread and cheese. They then added 5 euros to the bill. After complaining about it we just paid and left. Live and learn.
Typical cost of goods sold in a restaurant is 26%. I don't think that the bread charge is out of line with that. Some Spanish restaurants also charge for bread after they have automatically brought it to the table. I don't think I have ever been charged for the tapas delivered with coffee or beverage.is for 18 - 21 Cents, delivered to the restaurant.
On the other hand.. you are walking and like to eat and drink something and there is a restaurant, don't complain .they offer you the opportunity to consume something.One euro for bread? That sounds like tourists/pilgrims are sheep to be fleeced. A bread roll (carcaça ronda/papo-seco) is for 18 - 21 Cents, delivered to the restaurant.
These are the pleasant surprises of traveling !I, too,learned this the hard way. I paid for everything they brought to my table including bread. It also happened in Porto.
In America bread usually is included, and nothing extra are brought to your table unless you order them. Not knowing what was included in the order, I assumed what I ordered included whatever they brought to my table.
As you travel through different cultures, you get surprises; sometimes pleasant and occasionally not.
These are the pleasant surprises of traveling !
Nothing wrong with the Portuguese or other countries habbits.
In the USA they learned us to ask for doggybags( we refused to take food from a restaurant by the way)
Nobody in Europe does do that
... In the USA they learned us to ask for doggybags( we refused to take food from a restaurant by the way) Nobody in Europe does do that
I never faced that ,staying many times in Slovenia during my working lifeSame in Slovenia, Albertinho
Usually restaurant put leftover food upon request in alu-foil/cardboard box.
Only if requested, Albertinho. It's not unusual and most aren't ashamed about that.I never faced that ,staying many times in Slovenia during my working life
Definitively !Even if you are "tricked" into paying for some olives and butter, the meal will probably very cheap compared with similar meals in say Britain, Germany, the Netherlands or the USA.
Even if you are "tricked" into paying for some olives and butter, the meal will probably very cheap compared with similar meals in say Britain, Germany, the Netherlands or the USA.
That is good information to pass along. A few times in Portugal I noticed one euro being added to the bill for the bread. I thought it was a bit odd, but I did not think about it too much. In July this year, a cafe in Porto brought us some bread and cheese. They then added 5 euros to the bill. After complaining about it we just paid and left. Live and learn.
I refuse to leave food I have paid for and that will go to landfill. I take pride in never leaving food rot or be thrown away, when eating out or at home. I throw away no food.These are the pleasant surprises of traveling !
Nothing wrong with the Portuguese or other countries habbits.
In the USA they learned us to ask for doggybags( we refused to take food from a restaurant by the way)
Nobody in Europe does do that
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