On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 16:32:50 GMT,
(j*ni p.) wrote:


> http://www.ruthschris.com/
>
> I didn't get all that excited about the food (they cut their filets
> too thick, IMHO),

NO WAY!!! Can you see my fingers in front of my face
forming a cross? Hasn't anyone told you that the best steak
is one where the cow has just stopped kicking?

> but the wait staff was top notch. When they weren't
> actively waiting a table, they were watching the dining area, looking
> for someone who might need something. I loved having my water refilled
> repeatedly without having to ask.

That is one thing that impresses me, but it has to be
INVISIBLE. If I'm talking, the glass is refilled and I'm
not interrupted.


> Though I guess the "plate removal"
> thing Barb mentioned would get annoying after a while. I'd probably
> start teasing the waiter -- you know, almost put the fork down, but
> not quite; put it down them pick it up as soon as he walked over. No
> wonder Dad says I'm evil... ;-)

I don't call it evil. It's either a sign you're not engaged
in your conversation and purposefully annoying someone who
is making minimum wage on purpose or else the staff isn't
very well enough trained to serve you discretely.