by waiter | Feb 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s the Saturday night before Valentine’s Day and the Bistro is packed with couples who couldn’t get a reservation for Monday’s cupidinal shakedown party. All the tables are two tops. It’s loud. It’s crazy. Smelling revenue, Fluvio...
by waiter | Feb 11, 2005 | Uncategorized
The article in the Washington Post appeared today. Yes, you have to register to see it. Many thanks to Amy Joyce for writing an excellent article. I was happy to contribute. (I’m mentioned on the last page.) Could someone send me a permalink to the story like we...
by waiter | Feb 9, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s 3:30 in the afternoon. We have an hour to ourselves before the doors open for dinner. Armando, the sous chef, made something special for us today – steak tagliate; simply dressed with arugula, fresh tomatoes, and superb olive oil. It’s delicious....
by waiter | Feb 7, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s Saturday afternoon. I’m standing at the reservation terminal listening to the owner’s latest scheme to become the next Emeril. “This could be big – real big,” Fluvio announces “Which pasta company are you gonna be the...
by waiter | Feb 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
I told you those Oompa Loompas gave me the creeps! Goto http://www.dribbleglass.com/articles/wonka-scandal.htm That’s so delightfully twisted!
by waiter | Feb 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s a really slow shift. I mean its species are evolving around us slow. I wonder if my little toe will disappear before the night ends. We are doing what waiters hate to do – wait. Louis, our token gay waiter, stands near the bar debating if we should start dipping...
by waiter | Feb 4, 2005 | Uncategorized
A reporter from a foodie magazine wrote and asked, “How can a customer get the waitstaff to remember his/her name? Are there particularly nice ways a customer can go about making sure to get personal service, or get a reservation the next time around?” My...
by waiter | Feb 3, 2005 | Uncategorized
Since the article in the NY Times I’ve been inundated with email and comments. I will answer all your emails and questions as soon as I can. I’m working a bunch of doubles at the Bistro so I don’t have time to respond quickly. I appreciate all the warm words of...
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...
