The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help them get by during the coronavirus shutdown
A couple left a $9,400 tip for the staff at Irma's Southwest restaurant.The couple came for an early dinner at Irma's Southwest restaurant on Monday, after learning that all restaurants in the county would have to close their dining rooms and only offer takeout and delivery service, restaurant owner Louis Galvan told CNN."We didn't expect it, to be honest with you," Galvan said."They left a gratuity for the entire kitchen and service staff, which is unexpected.
The bill for their meal was $90.12.Sweeping restrictions take effect in coronavirus response as health officials warn US is at a tipping pointThe husband left a note on the receipt that said"hold tip to pay your guys over the next few weeks."Read MoreGalvan said they would split the money among his 30 employees, so they'll get about $300 each.
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