After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door. People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream ...

After countless coffee spills and food stains on merchandise, I posted a “NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED” sign next to the front door. People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream ...

That'll be $100 — without food or drinks. ... Operating on razor-thin margins, restaurants can suffer financially if a large party decides on a whim not to show up for a booking.