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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘And we haven’t been back since’: Cheddar’s customer discovers something’s off with her alfredo pasta. Then the server tells her what went wrong

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo Author Photo

Charlotte Colombo

Hand writing down orders(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt being printed(r)

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‘Like yall could’ve paid together then Venmo each other after’: Restaurant server pushed to tears after party of 40 requested separate checks

Man says he was charged for ‘surprise’ birthday cake that restaurant brought to table

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‘It was $14. … We never asked for it’: Man says he was charged for ‘surprise’ birthday cake that restaurant brought to table

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

server tipped life

‘They don’t realize the unnecessary bending over we do for the tip!’: Viewers divided after server shows the effort workers will put in if they make livable wage

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Cheesecake Factory worker slams customers who ask for recommendations

working at the factory

‘What’s good here?’: Cheesecake Factory worker slams customers who ask for recommendations

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Server slams customers who make reservations but don’t include their kids as ‘people’

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‘These people made a reservation for 2 people’: Server slams customers who make reservations but don’t include their kids as ‘people’

Woman talking(l+r), Lemonade in a glass(c)

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‘Why would you do that??’: Server says she charged customers for lemonade after they ordered lemons, water, and sugar

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Waitress talking(l+r), Texas Roadhouse(c)

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‘Your husband took my money’: Viewers divided after husband takes Texas Roadhouse server’s tip when wife puts the money down

Woman says legacy restaurants are closing because nobody will work for them

restaurant workers

‘I’ve gotten $0 checks’: Woman says legacy restaurants are closing because nobody will work for them

Former Cheddar’s worker issues warning about the side salads

Cheddar’s Kitchen Salad

‘That’s OK. I’ve eaten at McDonald’s before‘: Former Cheddar’s worker issues warning about the side salads

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‘I thought it was all you can eat’: Customers eat out at revolving sushi restaurant. They didn’t know they had to look at the prices

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘PLZ explain‘: Woman orders ‘extra vodka sauce’ through Uber Eats. Restaurant gives her a shot of vodka

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‘Not the tacos on layaway‘: Woman uses Afterpay to put $11 order of tacos on a payment plan

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‘What costs $93 at Texas Roadhouse?’: Man confronts girlfriend after she uses his card to take friend out to Texas Roadhouse

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Expert reveals trick to how Cheesecake Factory can cook such a large menu

Cheesecake factory menu

‘Basically ran like the Navy’: Expert reveals trick to how Cheesecake Factory can cook such a large menu

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