Take Leftovers Home for the New Year
During the Spring Festival, many people dine at restaurants, but how to avoid wasting food at the table has become a hot topic of discussion among the citizens of Dazhou.
Taking home leftovers is embarrassing
Yesterday at noon, a reporter saw in a restaurant that many guests were starting to leave. A waiter said to a young man, "Sir, these dishes haven't been touched. Do you still want them?" The waiter asked the guest who was preparing to leave. The young man waved his hand and said, "I thought about taking them home, but I was afraid of being seen and losing face, so forget it." "Look, such a big table of food is going to waste," he said. As they spoke, the reporter saw several waitresses, visibly distressed, pour the entire table of food into the restaurant's large swill bucket. The waiter shook his head and told the reporter, "It's common for three or four people to come and eat, but they order enough food for seven or eight, which they can't finish."
Taking home leftovers is not shameful
"It's my habit to pack up leftover food to take home; it's not shameful at all," said Mr. Zhu, who lives on Xiaobei Street, to the reporter. "Life is good now, and we don't worry about food and clothing, but we can't be wasteful." During the interview, the reporter learned that from roadside stalls to some high-end hotels, diners pack their leftovers. Most citizens said they are willing to pack up leftover food after meals. "Nowadays, everyone is promoting frugality, especially the last few dishes, which are rarely eaten. It's such a pity."
Packing leftovers requires skill
Mr. Li, a manager in the catering industry, told reporters to be careful when ordering and try to finish all the ordered food. So, if customers really can't finish what they ordered, which foods are suitable for taking home? And how should they be eaten after being packed? According to an industry insider, there are many points to consider. Foods with less moisture are generally suitable for taking home. For seafood like fish and shellfish, it's best to heat them before eating after taking them home, because fish spoils easily. In conclusion, all packed food should be heated and eaten as soon as possible.