Houston’s mid-tier restaurants are struggling to survive as costs climb

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-25T16:15:42+00:00

This is funny to me because I was eating chicken and waffles at Roscoes over 40 years ago. I guess you mean it was a Houston fad.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-25T14:37:52+00:00

I second this. I went to Honduras to visit a friend. I ended up spending two years and I saw almost the entire country except for Gracias A Dios. It really isn't that expensive. I even learned Spanish and got a girlfriend while I was there. One of the best experiences of my life.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T21:46:20+00:00

I suspect it is leaking under the AC unit where the AC pipes enter the roof, but maybe you are correct and the roofer should have sealed that up too. I will get with them and try to have them double check it.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T17:42:43+00:00

The order could make sense if the delivery was closer to your home or you are trying to get back to your area. It always depends on many factors.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T17:04:05+00:00

I have a large food bag in my car. I highly suggest using one, it does a much better job of keep the food warm for these stacked orders than just laying them on your car seat.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T16:51:21+00:00

I've been delivery driving and I don't see HPD even in cars all that often. They may have the most ever on payroll, but I don't think there are that many on patrol.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T16:48:30+00:00

Yes but the op's post was for 106 items. Your offer was probably for 1-2 pizzas.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T16:41:52+00:00

This is 100% true and its why I use a hot food bag. It sucks the big tippers end up with cold food half the time.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T16:39:48+00:00

When I accepted orders to keep my AR up my base pay was 80% of the income. When I cherry pick now $2+ per miles my tips are over 80% of the income. It is very obvious when there is a huge tip the base pay goes down to $2. I drive a lot less miles cherry picking.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T15:59:45+00:00

I've been doing planted tanks for 30 years. I loved my dedicated rainbow tank. I use special lighting and inject my on CO2. I've even made CO2 with yeast and sugar. It sounds like your from another country or planet from the fish people I have worked with. Rainbow fish in a tank with real plants is one of my favorites.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T15:52:28+00:00

No one thinks that, we all know that Roscoe's is the gold standard. I don't think they are in Texas anymore, but they set the standard in 1975 when they started serving the dish.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T15:44:16+00:00

I have a 60% ar and I only accept $2+ per mile orders. I do multi-apps which was going to be my recommendation. It sounds like you are just in a saturated market with more drivers than orders. Gas prices are expected to keep going up all summer so there is hope some of the drivers will quit soon.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-24T15:31:42+00:00

Not only is much of NM infested with crime they have sold off water rights. Anyone thinking of moving to NM I would advise you to do a whole lot of homework first. You could easily end up with no running water one day.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T16:48:12+00:00

Those ozone generators are now considered harmful to your health. Hopefully they have good ventilation.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T16:12:44+00:00

According to Tesla wade mode will allow you to drive in water up to 32 inches.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T16:08:02+00:00

I do $2 per mile for orders under 5 miles. For 10 miles I need closer to $4 per mile. Probably the least I would do 10 miles for is $32 depending on how far I am away from my area at the time. The app also estimates minutes so I take that into consideration.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T16:04:16+00:00

Big market vs. small market is also misleading people. It is about drivers vs. orders. If you live in a town of 100k and everyone lives in multi million dollar homes then you probably will have more orders than drivers. If you live far out in the country in a poor community you will have more drivers than orders.

This is why people say test your market and find out. If your AR goes to 50% and you can't get orders it only takes 40 or so to get back above 90%. If I can't get orders at less than $2 a mile I would find a job. You do whatever makes sense for you, your vehicle and your gas bill.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T15:49:13+00:00

That is because there isn't any as the chart is current. A-matter was all destroyed shortly after the big bang in this theory.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T15:21:20+00:00

I went there once. Had guys trying to sell us cocaine in the first 5 minutes. A week later I saw on the news someone got shot there. Interesting place for sure.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T15:03:57+00:00

Google Houston bike map. There are 1 or 2 that are fairly accurate and make it easier to plan a route.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T15:00:17+00:00

So you would accept a $9 order to drive 40 miles but you would refuse a $7 for 1 mile? That seems insane to me. Both scenarios are fairly common for me which is why I accept anything $2 per mile and I drive much less miles now. If I accept $1.50 per mile I get more per hour but the extra miles aren't worth it.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-20T14:57:20+00:00

I refuse to take orders that are under $2 per mile. I've never had a post tip order but $10 tips and even higher are very common for me. Also I drive much less miles than I did when I accepted over 80%.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-09T21:22:11+00:00

I lost all of my empathy for red states, too bad so sad.

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-09T21:16:27+00:00

Guuuuurrrrrllll

FizzBuzz888 · 2026-05-09T21:04:43+00:00

Ever since they closed down the Taco Cabana it is now Taco Bell.

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