Originally Posted By Jack Jack I went to dinner last night at The Plaza Inn and was amazed to see the use of styrofoam plates with my fried chicken. Someone please tell me this is temporary. Are they getting the holiday china ready, or is this a tragically bad cost saving measure?
Originally Posted By DlandDug The Plaza Inn has not used disposables for several years, except when the dishwashers fall behind demand. Same for cups and cutlery.
Originally Posted By Jack Jack Yet, they removed the disposable cups and lids from the beverage counter.
Originally Posted By marean I was at DL on Sept 16th & 17th, styrofoam was what I was served both nights.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<styrofoam was what I was served both nights>> Was the styrofoam tasty?
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Our Plaza Inn meals were served on china the first week of October.
Originally Posted By cheesybaby Gibson Girl ice cream parlor served us sundaes in styrofoam bowls back in September - I assumed this was a total fluke but now this topic is scaring me. Also, don't know if this has been mentioned anywhere but at that time the Grand Gibson sundae had been DISCONTINUED - the CM said it was because there were too many options for the guest (too many ingredients to stock) and that yes, they had received many complaints. I don't know what the status is now.
Originally Posted By fkurucz It might be water saving strategy. Disposable dishes do not need to be washed!
Originally Posted By monorailblue Or, based on my experience washing dishes on Main Street in 1994, there could be plumbing problems. The hot water in the old Carnation kitchen went out frequently, and we we obliged to haul our dishes up to the old PP dish machine. If the PI machine is down, there isn't anywhere else nearby to go!
Originally Posted By fkurucz --<<It might be water saving strategy. >> What about the landfills? -- They could recycle it. Anyway, the point is that water is scarce in California and DLR might be under pressure to reduce its water usage.
Originally Posted By jomach08 I doubt the lack of water thing. I think it's either equipment problems, lack of labor to wash them, or labor cost cutting.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I keep checking this thread. I'm hoping to see someone write that they once again are using china.
Originally Posted By avromark The use of Styrofoam is obviously to appease green peace. Although food doesn't taste quite as right once it starts melting through the Styrofoam. Couldn't they just purchase more dishwashers?
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>I doubt the lack of water thing. I think it's either equipment problems, lack of labor to wash them, or labor cost cutting.<< These are also plausible.
Originally Posted By Luzdivina Lately, their chicken has been disposable as well. Maybe I've just been there at slow times, but it's been dry my last couple of visits.
