Group tips $ 700 to Pendleton restaurant, part of ‘Shock’ n Clause ‘social media trend


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PENDLETON, NY (WIVB) – ‘Shock’ n Clause ‘is a trend hitting social media this holiday season. It’s a way for people to give back to local restaurants that struggled during the pandemic.

A group of local women visited a restaurant in Pendleton to try the trend.

Lynn Magistrale stepped out for brunch at Craft Coffee House in Pendleton on Tuesday with eight of her friends.

They each decided to throw $ 100 into a pool, spend it on breakfast, and donate what was left after a tough year for restaurants.

“We just wanted to make sure we gave back to these restaurants and especially the staff who work so hard to make it happen, the cooks, the backstage, the waiters, and we wanted to make sure they knew we were there for them. as a community, â€said Magistrale.

After enjoying their meal, the group called the manager and a few other employees and gave them $ 700.

“The amount they gave was insane, you don’t really see it, especially in small businesses,†said manager Jennifer Smith. “You don’t think it’s going to happen to you and when it does it leaves you a little speechless for sure.”

This is the group’s first year trying ‘Shock’ n Clause ‘and Magistrale has said they hope to double the number next year.

“We were in a situation where maybe we don’t need that extra cup of coffee, maybe I don’t need that extra item or item of clothing, and so we were able to share what we did. planes to give to others who may not need them. I don’t have it at this time of year, â€she said.

Craft Coffee House owner Nicholas Graves also has a surprise for his staff.

“What we’re going to do with this money is put it right in the pool and my wife and I have decided to match the amount, so we’re going to double it and it will all go to our employees for Christmas.”

Kayla Green is a journalist who has been part of the News 4 team since 2021. See more of her work here.

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