Last week I talked about the terrible service we received at the Foster City Chevy’s while attending a fundraiser for our local chorus, Peninsula Musical Arts Foster City Community Chorus and Heart & Soul. To our surprise, Alex received a phone call today from the District Manager for Chevy’s. While I wrote about the bad service and attitudes, he called them on their 800 number and said the same thing.

What culminated the evening was how the check was handled. There were four parties sitting at our table and Chevy’s refused to give separate checks. With service being bad and the server being so rude, I couldn’t see a reason to give a tip (remember, a tip is supposed to be given because of good service). But, sneaky they are. They wrapped the entire group into one check and slapped a gratuity onto the check. Therefore we were all required to split a tip for bad service.

The Portofino Grill, located in the Edgewater Shopping Center at 929 Edgewater Blvd. in Foster City, is one of the few places one can dine outdoors in warm weather. The restaurant sits at the end of the pier with water views. Ive been there for lunches when we have sat outside and enjoyed the warm weather,