In Beverly Hills that can mean dining tabs easily matching or exceeding the hotel's own modest rate.
El Camino's charter had been renewed last year, but it faced possible revocation over such issues as Fehte's use of school credit cards for wine, costly dining tabs, upgraded air travel and expensive hotel rooms.
Today he was assailed by a Labor representative for putting a $230 bottle of wine on the state's tab while dining in New York City, and he agreed to repay the nation.
Two generations of political reporters hewed to "the Germond rule," which held that a group of reporters dining together must split the tab evenly, regardless of who ate or drank more.
It may seem to be a paradox that Mr. Rattner is out of a job, because on Wall Street, the stereotype is that everyone is having an extramarital affair, wining and dining at fancy hotels on the company's tab.
Coupons may provide $1 to $2 off room rates; 10% to 20% off the total tab; food and beverage at hotel dining facilities or nearby restaurants, and admissions to local attractions.
Everyone, it seems, has a story of dining out in their 20s and getting stuck with the tab.
The 4S Ranch-area resident picked up the tab for a mother and daughter she saw dining at a restaurant.
You could opt for a fabulous vintage Champagne if you're lucky enough to be dining at Urusawa and won't mind the $400 per person tab.
