by waiter | Nov 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s 6:00 on a Saturday night and the Bistro’s already mobbed. I look at the reservation computer happily. The reservations stretch on into infinity. I’m gonna make a lot of money tonight. The phone rings. “Hello the Bistro,” I answer, “How can I help you?” “Hi,” a...
by waiter | Nov 10, 2005 | Uncategorized
“So did you see Saw II yet?” Armando asks. “No,” I reply, “Did you?” “Yeah. It was pretty good.” “Good as the first?” “Nothing could be as good as the first one,” Armando says. “I agree,” “Are you guys talking about Saw?” Louis interjects. “Yeah,” Armando says. “God,...
by waiter | Nov 3, 2005 | Uncategorized
A couple walks in the door. Fluvio seats them in my section. From my perch at the hostess stand I overhear the man say, “Can we sit somewhere else?” Fluvio tells them he can’t. The other sections are full. Throwing me a sideways glance the man replies, “Well, can we...
by waiter | Nov 1, 2005 | Uncategorized
Two shapely young women, dressed in Catholic school girl uniforms with a skirt length no nun would ever tolerate, wobble towards the Bistro teetering on top of their patent leather stiletto pumps. Waiter likes. “Damn,” I say looking through the front window, “Where...
by waiter | Oct 31, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Excuse me waiter,” a hot middle aged woman asks me, “But how do you like a woman to suck your cock?” Now there’s a question I don’t get everyday. “I beg your pardon madam?” I say, my voice suddenly getting tight. “Well, me and the girls are having a little...
by waiter | Oct 29, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Arlene” gave birth to a baby girl at 6:00 am this morning – 6 pounds seven ounces. Mother and baby are doing well. Congratulations from everyone at the Bistro! Arlene, you’re going to be a great mom.
by waiter | Oct 25, 2005 | Uncategorized
“hey Max, check this out,” I say looking up from my newspaper. “What is it?” our chief bus boy asks. “You know your compadres who hang out on the street corner looking for work, the day laborers?” “Si.” “Well, it seems the boys over at Home Depot don’t like them...
by waiter | Oct 24, 2005 | Uncategorized
Have a Happy Thanksgiving everybody! I’m going out to eat with the family. I can’t seem to escape restaurants can I? It’s been a busy week so sorry for the lack of posts. Once I get over my tryptophan induced coma I’ll write some more stuff. In the meantime have a...
by waiter | Oct 24, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Did you see that kid on table twelve?” Beth asks me. “No,” I reply. “Take a look.” I peek around the corner and take a quick look at the table. A teenage boy is eating dinner with his parents. His face and neck’s covered with a swarm of angry red pimples. Acne...
by waiter | Oct 22, 2005 | Uncategorized
The phone rings. “The Bistro,” I answer, “How may I help you?” “Hello. I’d like to order something to go,” a woman says. She’s speaking with one of those impossible to place European accents. “What would you like to order Madam?” “Is your online menu up to date?” the...
