by waiter | Sep 15, 2006 | Uncategorized
“…and finally we have the rack of wild boar. Sauced with a porcini mushroom demiglaze and served over vegetable risotto, it’s the best dish of the night,” I say, concluding my recitation of the specials. “Wow,” my customer, a portly...
by waiter | Sep 12, 2006 | Uncategorized
It’s a bright and cool Sunday afternoon. The sidewalks are choked with young couples walking dogs, moms pushing double-decker baby strollers, and middle aged husbands trudging behind their wives. I notice most of the men skipped their morning shave. I wonder if...
by waiter | Sep 7, 2006 | Uncategorized
It’s a busy Sunday night. Louis and I are by the pick up window waiting for our food to come up. The line cooks are struggling to keep up with the orders. The sink’s piled high with plates waiting for a spin in the dishwasher. Above the convection...
by waiter | Sep 3, 2006 | Uncategorized
Here are the top ten quotes from the lovely customers I had the pleasure of serving this Labor Day Weekend. 1) I want Diet Coke in my Absolut. Not a Diet Coke and Absolut. 2) I want a Cosmo. Not a lot of fruity stuff! And don’t be cheap with the vodka! 3) This...
by waiter | Aug 31, 2006 | Uncategorized
“What’s up with Table 2?” Holly, the hostess asks me. “What about table 2?” “They didn’t want to sit in your section.” “Why not?” “I don’t know why.” I look over at Table 2. A cute brown-haired woman and her boyfriend are intently studying their menus. Oh shit. I...
by waiter | Aug 29, 2006 | Uncategorized
It’s Monday morning and I’m lying in bed. Raindrops clatter on the second hand air conditioner sticking out my bedroom window. I open one eye. The light pushing though the curtains is heavy and gray. Outside I hear car tires sluice through wet asphalt. I glance at the...
