#Fairfield CT–The waitstaff at the Seagrape at 1144 Reef Road today received a $5,000 tip on a $122 bill today.  In a trend that has been sweeping the nation called Tips for Jesus.  In the last few weeks similar tips have showed up in restaurants from coast to coast and even in Mexico, with tips of as much as $10,000 — all charged to American Express as seen in this receipt.  Tips for Jesus is an Instagram account with about 54,000 followers.  I’m sure there few there are a few more followers in Fairfield this week!

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By Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

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