"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> 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


The website is pretty much changed, but it used to be funny.

Cheri