Bougie Beverly Hills restaurant cuts through $110 cake slicing rumor — as they reveal the actual cost
A food influencer sparked controversy after sharing a receipt showing a $110 cake cutting fee at Poza, a Beverly Hills restaurant. The fee, which amounted to $10 per person, led to a heated online debate about the fairness of such charges at upscale establishments. In response to the backlash, the restaurant apologized and reduced the fee to $5 per person.
- ▪The influencer shared a receipt showing a $110 cake cutting fee after bringing her own dessert to Poza.
- ▪The restaurant stated that the fee was not properly communicated and offered a refund along with an invitation for a proper dining experience.
- ▪Many online commenters defended the restaurant, arguing that cake cutting fees are common in upscale dining.
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Lifestyle Bougie Beverly Hills restaurant cuts through $110 cake slicing rumor — as they reveal the actual cost By Bianca Zalben Published May 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A food influencer is making a splash online after she posted a jaw-dropping receipt from rooftop hotspot Poza — showing she was charged a whopping $110 “cake cutting fee” after bringing her own dessert to dinner at the luxe restaurant, perched atop L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. The influencer, who goes by the handle justinelovesushi on Instagram, shared the bill in an Instagram post, sparking heated debate online over whether the charge was outrageous, or completely fair game for a high-end 90210 eatery.
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