by waiter | Aug 10, 2005 | Uncategorized
n an Op-Ed Piece in today’s NY Times author Steven Shaw argues that restaurants should abolish tipping and adopt a European style “service charge” much like Thomas Keller, the celebrity chef, is doing at his deservedly world famous establishment Per Se. “…Mr. Keller...
by waiter | Aug 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
The door chimes. Three young twentysomething men walk through the door. “Good afternoon gentleman,” I say greeting them cheerfully, “How many in your party? The guys don’t acknowledge my presence and walk towards the middle of the restaurant. Annoyed, I follow behind...
by waiter | Aug 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s a slow lunch shift. I’m busy at the front window comparing the hemlines of various female pedestrians when the phone interrupts my studies. “Good afternoon The Bistro,” I say, filtering the annoyance out of my voice, “how may I help you?” “I want to speak to a...
by waiter | Aug 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Table 17’s pissed,” Beth informs me. “Why?” I ask warily. “They thought the special salad was too expensive.” Ah, the Caprese Salad – arugula, roasted red peppers, ripe tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella dressed with out famous parmesan pesto sauce. Delicious and...
by waiter | Aug 4, 2005 | Uncategorized
I’m staying at my parent’s house in the bucolic Pennsylvania countryside. Exhausted from the previous 110 work week I’m enjoying some recuperative the peace and quiet. Since I was working on Mother and Father’s Day I offer to take my parents out to dinner. “Let’s go...
by waiter | Aug 3, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Hi welcome to Outback,” the hostess perkily chirps, “Two for dinner?” “Yeah,” Fluvio replies looking grim. “Follow me.” “By the way is Toupee working the floor tonight?” I ask. “Yes he is,” the hostess replies looking over her shoulder. “Could you send him over to...
