by waiter | Jan 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
The four top is polishing off their second round of martinis. Entrée’s already ordered they’re debating what wine to drink with dinner. I wait patiently. One of the wives looks at me. “Waiter have you seen the movie Sideways?” she titters boozily. Ah Sideways. “A...
by waiter | Jan 4, 2005 | Uncategorized
It’s ten o’clock in the morning. I’m spread out in the booth by the window perusing the papers sipping espresso. The staff bustles about readying the bistro for business. This is my favorite part of the day. The busgirls’ soft voices rise and fall, blending with the...
by waiter | Jan 4, 2005 | Uncategorized
Waiter Rant was mentioned in a news article about blogging in the workplace. Many thanks to Dr. Jo Twist of the BBC for writing such an excellent article and mentioning little ol’ me. Enjoy!
by waiter | Jan 1, 2005 | Uncategorized
Wondering what happened to “Beady Eyes” on New Years Eve? I would love to tell you that he created a humorous frantic scene when he discovered he was moved from his high status window seat to one near the men’s room. No such luck. Coming in yesterday I discovered that...
by waiter | Dec 27, 2004 | Uncategorized
Last Saturday afternoon I’m walking from my car to the bistro. In one hand I’m carrying my work shirt, cleaned and pressed. In the other a steaming hot delicious Starbucks latte. I reach the crosswalk across from my job stopping to wait for the “WALK” sign to turn...
by waiter | Dec 27, 2004 | Uncategorized
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by waiter | Dec 25, 2004 | Uncategorized
Merry Christmas everyone! To my non Christian readers – enjoy the Chinese food and the movies! Will be back with more stories soon. Ho Ho Ho and all that stuff.
by waiter | Dec 22, 2004 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to Blogwise for making Waiter Rant their “Blogwise Pick of the Week.” Little ol’ me? Thanks guys/gals! Happy Holidays!
by waiter | Dec 20, 2004 | Uncategorized
The day starts off badly. Just as I am about to pull onto the highway to drive to work I hear the “thunk thunk” of a flat tire. Damn. I still have enough tire pressure to drive the five blocks back to my house. I get out the jack, slap on the donut spare, and creep...
by waiter | Dec 14, 2004 | Uncategorized
The waitress fucked up. She told the customer the salad special is $10.95. When he gets the bill it says $12.95. He’s screaming for the manager. Tonight that’s me. “That salad has buffalo mozzarella in it. It came from Italy. Fluvio picked it up at Kennedy Airport. Do...
