Why Speaking English in These 5 Restaurant Districts Doubles Your Bill
It is not a conspiracy. In a handful of hyper-touristic districts, speaking English often routes you into the most expensive version of the same table: terrace pricing instead of bar pricing, “music” or “service” surcharges, weight-priced seafood, and rebranded “experiences” with higher inclusions. As of September 2025, those switches can push totals 50 to 100 …










