We had a lovely Christmas dinner at Maialino Restaurant in Gramercy Park New York and were very pleased with their no tipping policy. Tips in NY can be expected at 20% plus and it was great that they're not encouraged, including on special days like Christmas. Staff like the policy as well as their income is more certain. Update March 2017: https://www.fastcompany.com/3057420/food-week/danny-meyer-reflects-on-his-decision-to-end-tipping
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