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PRODUCTION - 11 April 2024, Baden-Württemberg, Ulm: A matjes-style pickled eggplant lies on a plate at an empty table in the Michelin-starred restaurant be:braud. More and more restaurateurs are starting to charge guests who do not show up despite having a reservation. Photo: Stefan Puchner/dpa (KEYSTONE/DPA/Stefan Puchner)