On 4/12/2013 2:27 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 4/11/2013 11:42 PM, sf wrote:
>>> call, but arrogant @ssholes like that think the world revolves around
>>> them -- then complain via yelp and any other media they can think of
>>> about their "bad" treatment. We've gone into empty restaurants around
>>> closing time and have not been refused service, but did have a limited
>>> menu because they had started cleaning the kitchen. We didn't care,
>>> because it's easier to choose from a limited menu in a restaurant that
>>> we've never eaten in and will never return to.
>>>
>>> -- Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
>>
>> Absolutely agree. We had dinner in a restaurant in many years ago,
>> didn't get into town and settled in our lodgings until late. No, we
>> didn't have reservations. But we were *really* hungry. There wasn't
>> a lot of choice at that hour (except for the BK's & McD's of the
>> world). We went to a small restaurant *just* as they were closing up.
>> The server graciously said come on in. He said due to the late hour
>> they couldn't serve us from the regular dinner menu but they could
>> certainly dig up something. Thank you! IIRC it was a quick hot pasta
>> dish. With garlic bread they probably would have thrown away. LOL
>> Hey, we were tired and hungry...
>>
>> Jill
>
>
> I hope you left a good tip. They might be gracious, but most are not
> happy about it at closing time with having to wait around while you eat
> before heading home. Did you ever read the book "Waiter" or visit "The
> Stained Apron" website? LOL
>
>
> Cheri

We always tip well (unless something absolutely horrendous occurs). I
worked as a server so I could certainly appreciate the guy (and the
chef!) hanging around to accomodate us. Never read that book. I'll
have to check the web site, thanks!

Jill