Do waiters ever do things to your food when you’re not looking? And how do you know if you’re actually getting decaf? Veteran staff from restaurants high and low held open the kitchen door so we could see what’s in the soup of the day, the truth behind why kids love the pizza at their favorite places, and how to tell if a restaurant is really clean.
Waitpeople aren’t the only ones who spilled industry secrets. Bartenders exposed what whistling and waving money at them really gets you (a nice, long wait). Baristas point out that “I’ll take a…” does not mean “please.” And the pizza guy? Yes, he speeds (at least once a day), and he’s accidentally dropped your pizza more than once—but he’s also helped you move your sofa.
Welcome to the secret world of food. Learn how you can be smarter about what goes in your mouth—and savvier about what comes out of it—to guarantee a great experience every time.