Game update: 30/09/15

We're closing out September with an update revolving around the birthstone for the month, the sapphire.

There's a new edition of the app for Android players - 'Restaurant Story: Royal Blues' is now available to download from Google Play. And here is the complete list of additions, all of which are unlocked at level 10:

Tables:

• Sapphire Table - 2 gems

Chairs:

• Sapphire Stool - 2,000 coins

Suggestions Box (Sep 2015)

Every month I list five things I'd like to see added, altered or abolished from the game. Because even though my long time of playing Restaurant Story clearly shows I love it, that doesn't mean it's perfect. Some of the ideas I'll air will be significant game changers while others will be low-key and irrelevant in the eyes of many of you readers.

You can share your own suggestions too via the comments. If I like them, I may even include them in the next instalment!

In no particular order, here are this month's entries...

RS2 cruise guide

The Cruise Catering events are probably the most popular aspect of Restaurant Story 2, but they're also the most challenging. Stress is never far away as everyone battles their way through 10 days of orders in a bid to earn a major prize, usually a gem producing recipe.

So with the British Cruise Catering Event having just got under way, I am going to offer up a guide to the cruise events via 10 hints and tips for surviving the distance. In no particular order...

 Hint #1: Upgrade your pantry

Okay, I lied. I reckon this is the single most useful thing you can do to better your chances. Indeed the Pantry is probably the most important feature at any time. Having a large capacity allows you so much more breathing space, and when the Cruise events come round that is crucial.

Game update: 23/09/15

It's Wednesday, and that should mean the buzz of update night in Restaurant Story. But a second box update in as many weeks with a less than appealing theme may just snuff out the excitement.

Notification for Dino Crate

The Dino Crate costs 24 gems, and upon opening this box you'll receive one of eight possible prizes. They are all floor decorations of varying size and quality - it's just your luck how satisfying an item you gain upon parting with those precious gems.

RS2 News (Sep 2015)

Time for a run-down of the latest goings on in Restaurant Story 2. There have been two themed goal sets since my last round-up, as well as another 10 day cruise event. In addition there have been some other goal related features introduced, so let's get cracking!

It's with the Alaskan Cruise Catering Event we begin. Launching on 21st August, this event fell into line with all the other recent cruise specials. The overall aim was to make it through to the end, this time unlocking Park Ranger Sesi and the Baked Alaska recipe aboard the Celebration Stove.

For me the event appeared to fall at a bad time as it was during the week I was away on holiday. However my fears were soon abated - I held off until the event automatically started and caught up quick enough.

Game update: 16/09/15

We've been waiting for it, and now Autumn has landed in Restaurant Story!

There are a wide selection of floor decorations up for grabs, but there is a rather serious caveat - they come in a crate. The Fall Harvest box is a 24 gem investment and will give you one of eight possible prizes.

Notification for Fall Harvest

New York goals content report

It's been six days now since the New York update which brought with it a new set of goals. Many players have already completed this fresh quest, so let's review these goals and all the goodies unlocked through them.

First of all, a comment on the structure of the goals. The order of the steps was changed somewhat from the norm, giving for an alternative experience. For example, the goal that requires the purchase of wallpapers and floor tiles didn't make an appearance until quite late on, as opposed to its usual position as the opening step.

And in a cruel twist the game's developers included two steps which necessitated requesting items from neighbours. Both Vendor Hats and City Maps were called for at certain intervals, meaning progress was hindered for many. It is in situations like this when only sending out part requests to a select few reliable neighbours is of huge benefit, as it gives you a chance of still collecting any extra materials asked for.

New York goals (in full)

Please note that this set of goals expired on Wednesday 7th October 2015.

New York, New York! The most recent update takes us to the biggest city in the US, bringing with it a new set of goals for your gaming enjoyment.

The clock indicates that there are 29 days available from the outset until the goals expire, meaning you should have until Wednesday 7th October to get them complete. Remember that after that time you won't be able to unlock any of the goal prizes, so make sure to get done before then.

Here is the complete list of goal steps:

• Step 1: Start Spreading the News
• Step 2: We're Leaving Today!
• Step 3: Big City Dreaming
• Step 4: Empire State of Mind
• Step 5: Getting Around Town
• Step 6: The Big Apple
• Step 7: The City That Never Sleeps
• Step 8: What's the Deal with Pretzels?
• Step 9: New York, New York

Game update: 09/09/15

It's off to the Big Apple this week, with an update revolving around New York.

Introduction to New York goals

One of the most prominent cities in the world, there's so much to do in New York, not least a set of goals! Here's the complete list of new items, with everything unlocked at level 12.

The Garlic Tree celebrates Summer

Now that we're into September, it is with a heavy heart that I say that Summer is just about over. So I thought I'd serve up a bonus post in which I give a brief glimpse of the scene I adopted for my restaurant, The Garlic Tree, over the hot months.

Last year I used three different surroundings for my outdoor section. The riverside, beach and park all featured, but this time around I opted to apply a different strategy. Instead of regularly freshening up throughout June, July and August, I opted to apply just one theme and invest heavily to make it as impressive as possible.

That theme was, inevitably, the beach!

Beach section of The Garlic Tree

Path to portions

All information accurate at time of publishing.

Slightly later than billed, this is the concluding instalment of my series of posts looking at how to maximise your gains in the game. Our final focus is on the subject of portions and how to stack up your counters with enough food to last a lifetime (or near enough!)

Now for many players this post is largely irrelevant. I'm speaking here of those who already have a feast on their counters and no risk of selling out anytime soon. With my massive heaps of Biscuits and Gravy and Kiwi & Cake, I'm very much in that category, but it's still worth looking into how to once again build up some big stacks in a short time.

Before getting going, I should point out that throughout this post I'll be assuming that your diner is capable of selling somewhere in the region of 40,000-45,000 plates per day. That's the figure most players manage (even if they're not aware of it!) with the only difference really being inflicted by having a very inefficient layout (too few tables, very long walks for the bots etc.)

Game update: 02/09/15

Into September we go, and our latest destination is in the Far East!

This update takes us to China, with a small selection of themed items. Let's waste no time in getting to it, with a full list of the additions, all of which unlock at level 26:

Wall decorations:

• Wall Fan - 8,720 coins

Floor decorations:

• Waving Cat - 6 gems
• Panda Pen - 22 gems
• Lucky Bamboo - 4,300 coins