Article: SOME RESTAURANTS MAKE THE MOST OF DOGGIE BAGS.(Living)

Byline: Gail Ciampa The Providence Journal

Auntie Pat had a question about doggie bags and whether it's acceptable to request one at expensive restaurants.

I thought addressing this issue of protocol would be time well spent, as it is relevant to most of us at one time or another.

Poor Auntie Pat -- she's not my aunt but the aunt of my friend Brian -- said her friend was made to feel uncomfortable about requesting that an entire breast of chicken be wrapped up to go.

"When she told the waiter that she would like it wrapped to take home, he looked absolutely horrified at her request. Is asking for a doggie bag something that shouldn't ...

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