As part of their weekend escape to Carmel ("Roller Coast," July 21), Barry Zwick reported that he and his wife dined at the Rio Grill. He said he didn't have a clue that dinner for two would cost $101 with tax and tip. Actually, he should feel well charged. He and his wife split two appetizers, each had a main course and the sommelier attended to a bottle of wine. Figuring the meal and the wine at about $81.00 and tax and tip at $20.00, this seems extremely reasonable, especially since Mr. Zwick claimed it was one of the best meals he had ever eaten. This leaves me with only one question: Did he know to tip the sommelier?
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Clueless in Carmel?
THOMAS PFLIMLIN
Los Angeles
Zwick responds: I was supposed to tip the sommelier? Now you're telling me.
Now, why would anyone other than an exhibitionist with a death wish want to roller-blade the streets of Carmel? They are narrow, winding, hilly and congested, and the last thing motorists should have to look out for are some idiots on roller-blades. If there isn't a law to prohibit it, there should be.
M. DAVIS
Corona del Mar
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- Michael Bonaccorsi, 43; Rising Vintner, Former Sommelier
January 17, 2004
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