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Sicilian Slices at Boston’s Galleria Umberto

Umberto's is the best (worst?) kept secret in the North End. But just ask the local shopkeepers where they go for lunch and they'll tell you. My wife and I did just that one day and spent 30 minutes in line and enjoyed the best $7 lunch (including drinks!) ever: arancini, pizza, and calzone plus a soda. Heaven.

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Served: Why Tipping Makes Everyone Uncomfortable

At a restaurant this past New Year's Eve my wife and I ended up with a bill of about $200. We'd had a bit too much to drink and I was mathematically challenged and ended up tipping $20, though I'd meant to leave $40. I realized it the next morning, went to the restaurant and gave the manager $20 and asked that he make sure our server got it and an apology.

Not everyone thinks tipping is optional. Many of us do understand that it's how servers pay the rent, the electric bill, and the baby sitter.

Thanks for the work you do!

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Cheap(er) Drinks: Tips For Enjoyable Drinking Without Going Broke

When mixing cocktails, avoid using higher end products, especially vodka. It's pretty tough to tell the difference between a Grey Goose chocolate martini and a Smirnoff one.

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From Slice

Sicilian Slices at Boston’s Galleria Umberto

Umberto's is the best (worst?) kept secret in the North End. But just ask the local shopkeepers where they go for lunch and they'll tell you. My wife and I did just that one day and spent 30 minutes in line and enjoyed the best $7 lunch (including drinks!) ever: arancini, pizza, and calzone plus a soda. Heaven.

From Serious Eats

Served: Why Tipping Makes Everyone Uncomfortable

At a restaurant this past New Year's Eve my wife and I ended up with a bill of about $200. We'd had a bit too much to drink and I was mathematically challenged and ended up tipping $20, though I'd meant to leave $40. I realized it the next morning, went to the restaurant and gave the manager $20 and asked that he make sure our server got it and an apology.

Not everyone thinks tipping is optional. Many of us do understand that it's how servers pay the rent, the electric bill, and the baby sitter.

Thanks for the work you do!

From Drinks

Cheap(er) Drinks: Tips For Enjoyable Drinking Without Going Broke

When mixing cocktails, avoid using higher end products, especially vodka. It's pretty tough to tell the difference between a Grey Goose chocolate martini and a Smirnoff one.

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Dinner Tonight: Shrimp Bruschetta from 'da Zaccaria'

I have to say that Simple Italian Food is probably my favorite of Mario's cookbooks. The food is easier to cook (primarily because the ingredients are easier for me to find) and is absolutely fantastic. This is my go-to recipe for bruschetta when I have guests coming over in the summer. It is delicious and really easy to make - about 15 minutes aside from preparing the shrimp.

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