[nabs-l] food courts and counter restaurants

[Carly Mihalakis]

Hi, Ashley,

If I know I will be visiting a particular 
restaurant who has their menu Online, I 
definitely read it, selecting what sounds good 
ahead of time. If such a menu is not available I 
just ask the folks behind the counter, or on the floor to read it.
As for the food court, the host personnel who 
seat me, are usually more than happy to help out 
by carrying, even getting the drink. After all, 
that's what there there for right?
CarHi all, Food courts are crowded noisy places. 
They hand you the food on a tray. But often the 
customer has to get their own drink from a row of 
drink spickits. I am talking about the row of 
them where the cups are at the end and the drinks 
are gotten by pressing something to release the 
liquid. So any tips on them?  How do you deal 
with these drink areas? Does someone help you? I 
suppose you could memorize it if you went there 
before. How do you find an empty table since your 
hands are full with the tray, unless you ask 
someone to carry it for you. Then, how do you 
find the trashcan? Do you explore where the 
trashcans are before you get your food? Do you 
ask someone to read the menu to you while in 
line, or do it beforehand? Some venues have their 
menu online which I use if possible; other times 
they don’t. Next, how do you deal with 
restaurants requiring you to order at the counter 
and pick it up at the counter? A fast food place 
usually gives you the food right there at the 
counter. You do not  sit and wait. So that 
isn’t an issue. If I have to say, wait for 
fries, I do so right at the counter, as anyone 
else would. Restaurants where you do this 
include: Johnny Rockets in some locations deli 
places such as Philadelphia mikes Fudruckers 
Corner Bakery How do you find the counter and 
locate your seat? For me, I’m not good at 
reversing routes, and all tables look the same! 
I’m asking since I may order at such a 
restaurant with a blind friend and could use some 
tips on this. Thanks. Ashley 
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