A group of four ate at Cascina. The food was marginal at best. The four of us order an appetizer to share. It took some time for the appetizer to arrive. When we were just half done the appetizer, the waiter asked if we wanted our main course, which we did not. When our meals arrived, some were lukewarm, my lamb was well done (I requested medium-rare). We decided to finish the dinner, be off, and not to return. After I paid the bill, the waiter confronted me for only leaving a 10% tip. He stated that I was to tip a minimum of 15% to 20% in NYC and handed me the bill back. I told him I did not appreciate warmed over food and that I did make a mistake by leaving a tip. Obviously, I would stay clear of this second-rate restaurant that employs poorly manned waiters.
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