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WAITRESS' NAMEThis is event happened while I was the chef at a restaurant on Cape Cod. One busy summer night two restaurant waitresses, Kelly and Mary, were trying to help each turn tables so that we could accommodate another...see story in servers & chefs>>
BASEBALL DINERS STRIKE OUTThis is a quick tipping story, meant more as an admonition to those attending sporting events than to trash anyone. If you happen to attend a major league baseball game where in-seat wait service brings food from a...see story in tipping & etiquette>>
BURRITO BITCH MOOCHES MARGARITASMany years ago (1980s) I was working for a Mexican restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida. I had a young lady come in and order a steak burrito. She ordered a pitcher of margaritas with extra shots. Unfortunately she...see story in diners>>
THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING SERVERDining experience that definitely was NOT kosher...or.... server in need of a GPS! Well known chain kosher style deli in Tampa Bay area. Husband and I have eaten here often, and have found the service to be somewhat...see story in servers & chefs>>
BRAVE BARTENDER STOPS SLUGFESTHere's one from the owner of an upscale establishment. Happened a few years ago. Several couples (co-workers at a nearby brokerage firm and their spouses) were dining at a long table next to the front window of this...see story in odds & ends>>
DIFFICULT DINERSThe owner of a popular, reasonably priced restaurant told me this one. It's about an unbelievably "difficult" couple they had at their establishment several years...see story in diners>>
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