Blog: The Sly Oyster

Would you check your smartphone at the door of a restaurant for the duration of your dining experience in exchange for 5% off your bill ? It's a proposition owner and chef Mark Gold, of Eva Restaurant in L.A., is making available to his patrons, which he estimates about half take him up on the offer. "It's about two people sitting together and just connecting, without the distraction of a phone, and we're trying to create an ambiance where you come in and really enjoy the experience and the food and [...]