u/BestSelf2015

Should I Order Food 30-40 Minutes Away? How to Calculate Fair Tip?

Hello,

I have pretty much tried all the good food spots that are within 22 minute (I calculate time with Waze). I am sick and tired of all the local options at this point. I'm a foody but with an infant and toddler it is too difficult to drive further out for me and family to dine. I've been debating if I should start ordering from places that are 30-40 minutes away. Would that be Ok? If so I have some follow-up questions:

  1. How should tip be calculated, off time to deliver or distance? For example, if a restaurant is 30 minutes away from my location, what is a reasonable tip where the driver would be happy to drive that far?
  2. I live near the border of another state, New Jersey, where there is a $1-$1.50 toll each way to cross the bridge into PA. Does DoorDash understand that and add it into the price to reimburse the driver or is that another thing to consider when I am tipping? I've yet to order from NJ but I'd like to.
  3. How does the delivery driver match work? For example, if I order food in the city will DoorDash try to find a driver that is already near that restaurant or will it look for a driver closer/halfway to where I live in the suburbs? I would feel bad if they had to drive from closer to my area then all the way into the city then have to come all the way into my area again.

Appreciate any advice/feedback!

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u/BestSelf2015 — 7 days ago

Honest/Competent Mechanic in Richboro/Newtown Area that Allow Customer Provided Parts?

I've been using the same mechanic since I moved to the area in 2019. He is really competent but all of a sudden he has been dishonest the last two times so time to move on sadly. It's a shame loyalty means nothing these days. All of our cars are Japanese.

I mainly do my own work but with young kids there are certain things I rather just have someone else do them going forward. The mechanic must accept parts provided by me as I prefer to use OEM or high quality after market. I don't mind cost if they are simply honest and do the work right and use torque wrenches.

Thanks!

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u/BestSelf2015 — 9 days ago

I’m staying near Radio City for 2 days for work. I live in the most boring suburb in PA where the best options is Italian and sadly Five Guys. This is my first time away from my toddlers/wife in years and I legit just want to eat the best things around up to 20 minute walk for my lunches, dinner and breakfast.

Any suggestions? I already had The Kati Roll company, Adele’s and Los Tacos #1 so far and all were great. Anything that is to die for in the sweets section? Any other places that are amazing, I’ll eat anything except pork or too much dairy as I’m lactose intolerant.

Thank you!

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u/BestSelf2015 — 17 days ago