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What, Exactly, Is A Corkage Fee?

But those who choose to pair their meal with a bottle of wine or beer brought from elsewhere may find themselves paying the restaurant for the privilege in the form of a corkage fee. In the ... read more

Café drops corkage fee for baby food

A popular café in Bath has dropped a corkage fee for parents who want to bring in their own baby food A café in Bath, owned by rugby players Lee Mears and Matt Stevens, has dropped a corkage fee that ... read more

The etiquette of corkage

If you wish to bring in your own bottle of wine when you dine out, prepare for a corkage fee, though there are specials and tips that might save you money. If you bring a bottle of wine from home ... read more

Can I bring alcohol on a cruise ship? A line-by-line guide

If you want to drink your own bottle in a dining venue or bar, there’s a $10 corkage fee. The same rule applies to alcohol purchased in ports. If you buy a bottle at the duty-free shop ... read more

A Sommelier Told Me How to Find Great Bottles of Wine for Cheap

Drinking good wine can be an expensive habit, but it doesn't have to be. There are skilled producers making quality red, white, orange and sparkling wine for surprisingly affordable prices if you know ... read more

15 Extra Wedding Costs You’re Probably Forgetting About

In most cases, the fee for the marriage license is approximately $50.” “A cost that may get overlooked is corkage fees,” said Sandy Yong, aka, The Money Master. “This covers the cost of ... read more

The Unwritten Rules of Bringing Wine to a Restaurant

Now They Have to Convince Their Generation to Drink It. Many sommeliers have mixed feelings about corkage fees. On the one hand, if guests adhere to the often-unspoken rules, the server has an ... read more

Where to Drink Wine in Chicago

Great wine lists abound in this fascinating city. Here are eight places with distinctive lists that stand out. read more

Upgrade your cruise with these genius hacks

You don’t need to splash out on a top notch cabin to make your cruise feel luxurious. Here's how to upgrade your trip without breaking the bank. read more

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Corkage Fee: The fee charged by restaurants when guests bring their own bottle of wine rather than ordering from the wine list. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine Spectator’s Free ... read more

Chinese hot pot chain headed to Amazon-leased Bellevue tower

Another international restaurant chain is coming to downtown Bellevue's West Main towers, this one from China. Shoo Loong Kan Hotpot is taking a 5,000-square-foot space at the three-tower project ... read more

The Unwritten Rules of Bringing Wine to a Restaurant

Now They Have to Convince Their Generation to Drink It. Many sommeliers have mixed feelings about corkage fees. On the one hand, if guests adhere to the often-unspoken rules, the server has an ... read more