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The consequences of 'no tipping'
In 2015, Los Angeles restaurateur Andrea Borgen opened barcito in downtown.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readIn 2015, Los Angeles restaurateur Andrea Borgenopened barcito in downtown. When she opened, she wanted to create a neighborhood cafe, complete with happy workers making livable wages—so she eliminated tipping, in exchange for higher prices.Three years later, Borgen is still wrestling with the decision.
The full episode
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Massimo Bottura's purpose, 'Autentico,' and the struggle to eliminate tipping- 0:00'Autentico'
- 12:48Massimo Bottura's reclamation project
- 24:08Flavors of home
- 30:02Jonathan Gold studies the aguachile at El Coraloense
- 37:40The consequences of 'no tipping'You’re reading this
- 48:15Market Report: Cherries
The full episode
5 of 6Massimo Bottura's purpose, 'Autentico,' and the struggle to eliminate tipping- 0:00'Autentico'
- 12:48Massimo Bottura's reclamation project
- 24:08Flavors of home
- 30:02Jonathan Gold studies the aguachile at El Coraloense
- 37:40The consequences of 'no tipping'You’re reading this
- 48:15Market Report: Cherries