jmcquown wrote:
> On 8/22/2017 2:31 PM, Cheri wrote:
>> "tert in seattle" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>> Converted from a .gif to a postimage .jpg link:
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>>>> https://s4.postimg.org/n4rxtucx9/laborday.jpg
>>>>
>>>> Hopefully (if you want to you) can read the Club menu for Labor Day:
>>>> Open seating at the pool! Oh goody, I've always wanted eat while
>>>> sitting next to a pool. No, not really. It's going to be freaking hot
>>>> outside.
>>>>
>>>> $26++ per person.
>>>>
>>>> The roast suckling pig and pig picken's come with the same sauces ast
>>>> the brisket. NC sauce, SC sauce, AL white sauce (whatever that is).
>>>> Sorry, I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce.
>>>>
>>>> Bennie seed crackers with Brunswick stew. I don't know what bennie
>>>> seeds are. Also on the menu, Million Dollar White Bread.
>>>>
>>>> Fun stuff, huh? And no, I will not be making reservations for this
>>>> Labor Day dining event.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> "$26.00 ++" ??
>>>
>>> what's the ++ supposed to mean?
>>>
>>
>>
>> Tips and tax.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>>
> Yep. And because the rich folks are notorious for not tipping well they
> also add the 20% surcharge.

aha ... "$31.20 + tax" starts to sound downright exorbitant

I pay that much for good happy hour burgers (includes fries & drinks, and
20% tip and 10% tax) for my two kids and me here in pricey Seattle