The Michigan 10K Tip Story Took A Twist
Michigan Ten Thousand Dollar Tip Goes Wrong…how you ask? Well this story just took a twist. There’s an update to the $10,000 tip left at a Michigan restaurant. Here’s how it started (courtesy of the original story from Anne Erickson here at CSX):
The Ten Thousand Dollar Tip
Anyone who has been a server or bartender knows that a good tip is always appreciated. I worked at a bar in college, and whenever the customers tipped big, I always really appreciated their generosity. Well, a customer recently tipped a server a whopping $10,000 at a Michigan restaurant. While that’s amazing, the reason why is even more amazing. This one is a tear-jerker, so get out your tissue in preparation.
Servers at a Michigan restaurant were shocked when a customer left a massive $10,000 tip on a $32 bill. The restaurant was the Mason Jar Cafe in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Michigan Ten Thousand Dollar Tip Goes Wrong
The waitress that was given the tip was fired just days afterwards. But it had nothing to do with the $10,000 tip according to the owner Jayme Cousins of the Mason Jar Cafe – she said she can’t provide full details of the termination because of labor laws…but said it was NOT tied to the tip. (the restaurant did pay the taxes on the tip – and the server willingly split it with her co-workers).
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So what happened? The server Linsey Boyd got out of town for the week with family – she said the entire episode had been very stressful. But her former husband stepped forward and said she’s a great mom and felt bad for this entire situation.
The Big Question – Bad Timing Or Just Firing?
What do YOU think happened? The restaurant claims it was just bad timing and they were planning on letting her go anyway. Okay – that’s fine. But the timing left something to be desired, right? And if the waitress willingly split the tip with other servers, she can’t be THAT bad?
Howell "Top 8" Restaurants
Alright, I have wanted to write this piece for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I had a few good years of living in Howell before I picked my favorite places. I feel like most people focus on the immediate surrounding areas of Detroit and don’t like to look out in the burbs for a good place to eat. Howell is about an hour from the city of Detroit and in my opinion has some of the best food in Michigan. Finally, after being a resident of Howell for a few years, I am ready to give my top 8 restaurants in the area.
Again, these are all my opinion, if you have any other locations I should try, let me know! I love finding new local spots to eat and have a drink at. When I think of great local spots. I have a few thoughts, first and foremost, the food has to be great. Second the atmosphere has to reflect the great city we call home. I think you’ll find on this list a lot of variety, great atmosphere and above and beyond some great food.
As you go through this list, don’t forget to circle back and check out the photos I took while Howell was our WCSX City of the Week over the summer. I love to capture some of the history and love that is downtown Howell, from Farmer Market Sundays to the Melon Festival every summer. Howell is an amazing place and I am so happy I choose to move here and raise my family in this wonderful city.
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Want more, here you go. My photos and thoughts from Howell City of the Week.
The Historic Howell Theater has been around since 1928
