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Bougie Beverly Hills restaurant cuts through $110 cake slicing rumor — as they reveal the actual cost

Nypost · · 551 words · By Bianca Zalben
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What happened

Bougie Beverly Hills restaurant cuts through $110 cake slicing rumor — as they reveal the actual cost See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleA 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…

Common ground

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.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/lifestyle/beverly-hills-restaurant-debunks-110-cak…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The influencer, who goes by the handle justinelovesushi on Instagram, shared the bill in an Instagram post”
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The provided evidence consists of general guides on how to use Instagram, a follower generator, and a receipt maker. There is no mention of the user 'justinelovesushi' or a specific post regarding a restaurant receipt.
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web search NEUTRAL — New to Instagram? Not sure if you are getting the most out of the app? This video will walk you through using Instagram, step by step.We will start with a ne...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wo5C9qh4xE
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web search NEUTRAL — Grow your Instagram followers instantly with our free tool. No signup, no payment, no password needed. Our Instagram follower generator is a powerful, completely free tool designed to help you grow yo…
https://legitfollowers.com/instagram
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web search NEUTRAL — Receipt Generator is the best free custom receipt makers that make a free fake receipt, choose a template and design your own and save it for late use and itemized receipt templates for free.
https://expensesreceipt.com/choose-template.html
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Claim 2: “a 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.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing the Chicago Bears NFL team instead of the Poza restaurant or L’Ermitage Beverly Hills.
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web search NEUTRAL — Latest news on the Chicago Bears, the storied NFL franchise based in Chicago, Illinois, and a key player in the NFC North division. As one of the league's two remaining charter members, the Bears boas…
https://www.newsnow.com/us/Sports/NFL/NFC+North/Chicago+Bear…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Chicago Bears Official Website | Official Bears news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information.
https://www.chicagobears.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Chicago Bears news, rumors, transactions, and commentary. You want all the latest about the Bears and the NFL, and we've got your football needs covered.
https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/
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Claim 3: ““We are so sorry you were not properly informed of our cake cutting fee,” Poza wrote in a public Instagram response.”
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The provided evidence discusses the Washington Wizards NBA team and contains no information regarding a public apology from Poza restaurant on Instagram.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn More Wizards Insider Stay in the loop as a Wizards Insider and have the most up-to-date team news, ticket offers, merch drops, and more delivered straight to your inbox.
https://www.nba.com/wizards/
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the current Washington Wizards roster and learn more about your favorite players with access to bios, photos, and stats.
https://www.nba.com/wizards/roster
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 5, 2026 · View the Washington Wizards's Official NBA Schedule, Roster & Standings. Watch Washington Wizards's Games with NBA League Pass.
https://www.nba.com/team/1610612764/wizards
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Claim 4: “The restaurant has since lowered the price per person to slice a cake — to $5.”
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While one search result mentions a $5 cake-cutting fee at 'Tonari' (a Japanese-Italian restaurant in DC), and another mentions a different 'La Poza' in Lanquin, there is no evidence confirming that the specific Poza restaurant at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills lowered its fee to $5.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the day its more laid back and as the evening time brings us closer to the restaurant area,the charm of the fireplace and fine dining experience begins. The menu is varied to cater for many differe…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g303868-d24175…
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web search NEUTRAL — SINGAPORE – A local event organiser has drawn criticism for charging home bakers $170 to participate in its version of the viral “cake picnic” trend that originated as a free community gathering.
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singapores-take-on-viral-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — We charge a cake-cutting fee of $5 per person for any outside desserts (i.e., birthday cakes) brought in. Our corkage fee is $30 per bottle.
https://www.tonaridc.com/menu/
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Claim 5: “According to the receipt, the group was hit with a $110 fee — ($10 per person) — for staff to slice and serve the cake, bringing the total for dinner above $1,100.”
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The evidence provided relates to bakeries in Redmond, WA and Walmart custom cakes. There is no information regarding the billing details or cake cutting fees at Poza restaurant.
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web search NEUTRAL — At Hoffman’s you will find many types of European style cakes for special events, celebrations, and weddings. We specialize in customizing birthday cake ideas and making our customers' wedding cake id…
https://hoffmansfinecakes.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Bakeries in Redmond, WA 98052 - Last Updated May 2026 - Farine Bakery & Cafe, La Cherie Bakery, Tous Les Jours, Hoffman's Fine Cakes & Pastries, Origin Bakery, The French Bakery, Paris Baguette, …
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=bakeries&find_loc=Redmond,+…
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web search NEUTRAL — Choose from our many flavors & decorative options. Our bakery will create the perfect custom cake or cupcakes for your special occasion. Pick up & enjoy! Your order will be waiting for you at your loc…
https://www.walmart.com/order-ahead/cake
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