Some restaurants are trying to conduct business without the normal telephone service.

It's not hard to tell from the menu what a restaurant is trying to promote.

Most restaurants try to make clear statements about their identities, so potential customers will know what kind of food to expect.

Some diners have complained, he added, saying that the restaurant is trying to force them into leaving at least 15 percent.

In a way, many restaurants are trying to offer plain good service.

There was always someplace to go, something to see, a new restaurant to try.

In all the hubbub, restaurants are trying to get smarter.

But other restaurants have tried something similar - and given up in the face of negative publicity.

What would happen if a restaurant tried to impose a 'no pregnancy' rule?

I think to some degree restaurants now are trying to push the shock factor.