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Features reporter at @nypost. Former @shanghaiist food editor, former @shanghaiexpat editor, pork fat enthusiast. Yes, my head evokes an Easter Island Statue
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‘Still in shock’: Tourist appalled at waiter’s disgusting note on breakfast bill after making a simple request

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By Ben Cost Verified
| Paul Murray Live
Not the kind of “secrete” ingredient she was looking for. A Brazilian tourist in Italy was shocked and appalled after waitstaff at a restaurant instructed the chef to “spit” in her food as an alleged goof. “I’m still in shock, I can’t believe this happened to me,” victim Maria Clara told local media. The receipt Maria Clara received at Victor Lab told the chef to “burn the eggs and spit in them”.
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‘Humiliation’: American Airlines flight attendant accused of mocking victim in drunk passenger’s assault in lawsuit

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By Ben Cost Verified
| New York Post Verified
Adding insult to injury. An American Airlines passenger named David Cruz is suing the airline after flight attendants allegedly ignored his complaints about getting assaulted by an intoxicated passenger — and even blamed him for causing the disturbance. The kerfuffle reportedly occurred back in September 2025, but recently came to light via a complaint filed at a Miami district court.
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‘Still in shock’: Tourist appalled at server’s disgusting note on breakfast bill after making a simple request

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By Ben Cost Verified
| Gossip Bucket
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