I tend to tip for most things, and I think I do a pretty good job, but mostly this is due to years of my wife urging me to leave a bit more.

One of the things that I haven’t quite seemed to figure out is tipping for takeout food. Because we have small children, I will more often wait till the kids go to sleep and then get food from a restaurant to bring home as take out. This way we can enjoy a quite dinner without having to prepare the meal or clean up. I had always believed the tip at restaurants was for the service that you received during the meal. So do you tip when you pick up food to go?

I found this tipping guide, which states…

Takeout: Nothing is necessary. But if you receive some service, like a waiter packaging your food, then tip $1 to $2 or up to 10 percent. For sushi, tip 10 percent for its preparation, Hoffman says.

So typically for an inexpensive order I’ll tip $2, and at a nicer restaurant I’ll leave $4.

Happy tipping.

Here is a map of all the Carneros Wineries.

Acacia
2750 Las Amigas Road
Napa, CA 94559
707.226.9991 ext 2 – appointment is required

They have Chardonnay ($20-$40 range) and Pinot Noir ($25-$65 range), althought they also make Syrah, Rose, and Sauvignon Blanc.

They don’t waive tasting fees for Napa Neighbors, but offer 10% discount on wines, and waive tasting fees if purchase more than $25 in wine.