by waiter | Feb 2, 2005 | Uncategorized
Here is the link to the NY Times article where I’m mentioned. You may have to log in to read the article. Don’t sweat it – registration is free. Does any one know how to convert the Times feed for this story into a permanent URL? In a few weeks the...
by waiter | Feb 1, 2005 | Uncategorized
I was thinking about writing this long involved essay on tipping. I struggled with it for hours and then gave up. You know why? Because most of you are smart enough to know a waiter is supposed to get at least a 15% gratuity. Just let the following horror stories...
by waiter | Jan 31, 2005 | Uncategorized
Be sure to pick up a copy of the NY Times this Wednesday. The Dining Out Section will contain an article about “waiter rage” in NYC. My blog is supposed to be mentioned and quoted. I’ll post the URL when it becomes available. I was also interviewed...
by waiter | Jan 25, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s a slow Monday night and I snag my first table. Seated is a hirsute middle aged man projecting an air of superiority that makes me want to pull out my pepper mill and club him over the head like a baby seal. Hirsute says a shade too politely, “And how are you...
by waiter | Jan 22, 2005 | Uncategorized
When I left work last night we had a hundred reservations on the books. When I checked in late this morning we were down to thirty. Goddamn snow. “So whatcha gonna do?” I ask Fluvio, the owner. “Close,” he replies glumly. I sigh – losing a Saturday night is a...
