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...
by waiter | Jan 19, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s Saturday night. The first round of tables is seated and eating. That means there’s a lull until the dessert madness begins. Everyone takes a breather. I’m standing by the beverage dispenser hydrating myself with club soda. Saskia, one of the new busgirls, comes...
by waiter | Jan 19, 2005 | Uncategorized
Sorry I haven’t posted in a while everybody but I’ve been busy When I got home from work Monday night I found my dog acting strangely He was shaking uncontrollably, didn’t want to be touched, and whimpering. When I picked him up he howled in pain. He never acted that...
by waiter | Jan 15, 2005 | Uncategorized
As you might have noticed, I’ve decided to start running ads on my site. This was a move I’ve been contemplating for several months. I was going to write a long winded explanation of why I’m doing it, but everything I wrote sounded like complete bullshit. You know why...
by waiter | Jan 12, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s lunch. I’m managing the floor but the new waiter is overwhelmed. I have to leave my beloved NY Times behind and actually do some work. Now I’m in a foul mood. I target the most impatient looking table. Two middle aged businessman. They’re doing the “where the...
by waiter | Jan 12, 2005 | Uncategorized
Sitting in my section is probably the best looking couple I’ve ever laid eyes on. The man is matinee idol handsome. The woman looks like she stepped out of the pages of Vogue. They delight in each others presence. Perfect teeth flash, crystalline laughter...
