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October 15, 2025 07:05PM
Has anyone done one of these? I don't believe the max. reimbursement comes close to covering the cost. The pairing of a burger and wine seems odd to me too. Have you done one and would you do another?
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October 15, 2025 07:08PM
I've done it. It's definitely under reimbursement if you go solo. The burger is hearty, the fries are divine, and I enjoy the wine. It's a very easy report so I would do it again.
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October 15, 2025 07:14PM
Oh, I wasn't considering the option of going alone, but that would make it more feasible economically.
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October 16, 2025 01:14AM
I like Capital Grille, but don't think it's worth the drive to one for just the offered reimbursement. Would have to go alone to make it worth it.
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October 16, 2025 01:47AM
From what I've read in the guidelines, it's alone/solo regardless of whether it's a walk-in or reservation. BYE!
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October 16, 2025 03:53AM
I'm going tomorrow with Mr. Cat, the Professional Shop Companion. I told him we get 2 glasses of wine and 2 burgers; if he wants any extras (dessert, sides) he has to pay for them himself.
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October 16, 2025 04:13PM
The instructions changed in early October. I completed a shop for the lounge reservation in September. I was able to take a guest.

However, the new instructions state you have to do it solo for both scenarios. For the lounge reservation scenario, you make a reservation for two, but arrive solo.

For the walk-ins, it's always been solo, though.
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October 16, 2025 04:41PM
Oh, no! I booked one of these shops in September that I am supposed to visit this weekend. The guidelines said, "make a Reservation for 2 (self + guest) – shopper may however arrive and complete visit solo or with guest." Now the guidelines changed since I accepted the shop and I already made plans...yikes!
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October 16, 2025 05:07PM
Interesting! You made me take a closer look at the old instructions. In the instructions, it says that reservation shops completed with a guest are eligible for additional reimbursement to cover guest's W&W burger and paired glass of wine. Max reimbursement for two - $125.

My guest and I went over the $75 reimbursement, but I checked just now. I was reimbursed for the full meal!

Under these conditions, I personally think you would be ok dining with a guest, but asking for separate checks. To make full use of the reimbursement though, you're allowed to order additional items.
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October 17, 2025 02:51AM
I reached out to the MSC and I can not bring a guest to the event at all. I had to cancel the shop sadly as I had made special plans...
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October 17, 2025 06:24AM
That stinks! How noble of you, though.
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October 17, 2025 02:08PM
I grabbed one. I've gotten stood up by real dates in the past; why not get stood up by an imaginary date in exchange for a free meal? Will give me an excuse for that second glass of wine.
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