4 /5 Austin Explorer: Peacock’s traditional Mediterranean fare is amazing and I would give them 5 stars for that. When their food and drinks combine Mediterranean flavors with traditional American fare (fusion), its value is questionable and inconsistent. The problem is that results here can sometimes be peculiar. For instance, I would not recommend the brunch burger (pictured). The patty is dry and lacks flavor and it pairs awkwardly with the Mediterranean sauces and fried egg. Some of their drinks are quite good and their bar tender(s) are quite talented. Perhaps I’m just more favorable to drinking.
So I’ve written this about another restaurant, but I find the 4% wellness fee annoying. I want everyone to have wellness. I want them to have health insurance, dental, vision, time off etc., but what is a “wellness fee” for and why isn’t the wellness of your employees built into the prices noted in your menu? Are you trying to show you care about your employees or are you trying to slip in 4% without most customers noticing? If you’re trying to show you care about your employees, tell us what wellness they’re getting for 4%. Is it adequate or is it just for show? Perhaps you say it’s none of our business. Well, by putting it on the bill and presenting it after the meal has been consumed, you made it our business.
Would you like to add another fee for your rent? How about utilities? My point is you should be paying everyone their just wages and benefits and that cost should be in the price shown on your menu. It’s okay if those prices are 5% or even 10% higher. Be good to your employees. Don’t burden your customers with your logistics. We deal with logistics when we cook at home. We don’t want to know your logistics when we dine out.
