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The end of room service? Not so fast

(Reuters) - When the New York Hilton Midtown said it was dispensing with room service starting in August, it caught the attention of frequent travelers who, after getting in from a long flight, have come to count on being able to order a burger at 2 a.m. Full story

Dad gets restaurant bill insulting his son

   The TODAY anchors chat about the hot topics of the day, including a St. Louis dad who was shocked when his receipt had a notation at the bottom insulting his young son for being “needy.”

Crowds say goodbye to St. Pete's pier

Hundreds, if not thousands, came to the St. Petersburg Pier Friday for its last open night to the public. Full story

Proposal to bring back drink specials

Tuesday was a day of Beacon Hill hearings focused on alcohol laws.   Full story

Police: Man smoking weed busted in restaurant parking lot

A man police said was found smoking marijuana in a restaurant parking lot was arrested with several Mason jars full of pot. Full story

Jack in the Box to close 67 Qdoba sites

Jack in the Box Inc. said Monday that it will close 67 company owned Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants by the end of September. Full story

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Taking dad out on Father's Day

OpenTable acquires mobile company JustChalo

Bomb found under vehicle at Marana restaurant

Soda ban would target heavy youth, not poor: study

100 Overnight Campers to Get Free Chick-fil-A for One Year

Final Glance: Restaurant companies

Franchises Lead the Mediterranean Food Trend

McDonald's May sales rise 2.6 percent; shares up

Multi-Million Dollar Development Moves Into Downtown Davenport

Sarasota police seek purse snatcher

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  Willie: Meeting Hulk Hogan remains ‘greatest day’

The TODAY anchors chat about some of the hot topics of the day, including the excitement, and occasional disappointment, of stumbling upon a childhood hero in real life.

  Appetite For Restaurants

If you're looking for opportunities in the restaurant space, JPMorgan's picks include Starbucks and Brinker, reports CNBC's Josh Lipton.

  People Eating Out More?

High-end restaurant chains have been outperforming the broader market this year, reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan. Bob Derrington, Northcoast Research, explains why he has a neutral rating on Darden and Cheesecake Factory.

  Restaurant raises prices and eliminates tipping

The TODAY anchors chat about some of the topics making headlines, including a sushi restaurant that has announced it is eliminating tips in favor of higher prices.

  Constructive ways to make customer complaints

When you experience bad customer service, there’s a right and wrong way to make a complaint. Psychologist Elizabeth Lombardo and TODAY contributor and etiquette expert Harriet Cole explain the tactics you should use to fight constructively and get what you want.

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