California Restaurants Serve a Side of Reality with Bottomless Mimosas: The $50 Puke Tax
The ‘bottomless brunch’ trend, a staple in the lives of Gen Z and Millennials, has met its match in California eateries cracking the whip on overindulgence. Patrons now face a $50 ‘puke tax’ if they can’t hold their mimosas. Kitchen Story in San Francisco has laid down the law: overdo it, and a $50 cleaning fee will grace your tab. Owner Steven Choi lamented that it’s become a full-time job to clean up after the messes.
Home Plate, another San Francisco joint, echoes the sentiment, cautioning its limitless mimosa aficionados with posted warnings about a $50 cleanup charge. While Kitchen Story allows a one-hour mimosa marathon, Home Plate offers a leisurely 75 minutes.
Over at The Sycamore, owner Liz Ryan says her staff is trained to prevent overindulgence, citing that public vomiting is a vibe killer. Yet, she concedes that some patrons step outside to hurl, only to return for another round.
Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft have been ahead of the curve on this one, long permitting drivers to charge cleaning fees for in-car incidents. To claim the fee, drivers must provide photographic evidence and a detailed description of the “incident.”
For whisky collectors, this is an excellent opportunity to revel in rarity and luxury, unburdened by the limitations and fees tied to brunch cocktails.
