Steve Pope wrote:
> NYC XYZ > wrote:
>
>> I'm simply unconvinced that plate-sharing eats into anyone's business.
>
> It might, but I've very unconvinced plate-sharing charges
> actually solve any economic or operational problems for the typical
> restaurant that imposes them. I think it's more of an irrational
> reaction to a restauranteur's belief that diners are under-ordering.
> And I don't see how it affects over-lingering at all. I would
> think the customer who pays an extra fee would feel entitled
> to stay at his table longer.

The minimum order per person may be a better solution than the sharing
charge, in areas where under-ordering is a problem.