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Default "Do you think you might find us a better table?"


"sf" wrote in message ...
> On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:55:01 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:


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>>Since I am a native of LA & I think for the most part "LA Hotspots" are
>>bullshit and don't interest me in any way shape or form. No matter how
>>much
>>you tip at SPAGO you'll never be one of their celebs.
>>
>>For example, I had dinner one night in New York with Cary Grant, of course
>>we were at different tables.
>>
>>Same with Gene Shallot we were at the Carnegie together at different
>>tables.
>>He really enjoyed his matzo ball soup.
>>

> What tickles me about restaurants serving celebrities is the way the
> waiter recites the menu to them, "we have a special <insert> tonight"
> as if they're the only one privileged enough to hear about it.
>
>
>
> --
> I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the
> number of carats in a diamond.
>
> Mae West


What was it Mo Green said to Michael Corleone in the Godfather when he
arrived in Vegas? "My chef will cook special for you"?


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