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

On 2013-04-13, jmcquown > wrote:
> On 4/12/2013 2:27 PM, Cheri wrote:

>> or visit "The Stained Apron" website? LOL

I jes did. I'll not visit again. It's pretty obvious the tone of
that site is us versus them. Not a good attitude for either side to
embrace.

> We always tip well

When deserved, absolutely. I even donate generously to a tip cup
--which, as a rule, I don't do-- at one establishment I frequent.
They know me as an enthusiastic steady customer and treat me as such,
even addressing me by name, which took me by surprise. That kind of
attention deserves reward, though I tend to think of the staff as
almost friends, now.

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-04-13, jmcquown > wrote:
>> On 4/12/2013 2:27 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
>>> or visit "The Stained Apron" website? LOL
>
> I jes did. I'll not visit again. It's pretty obvious the tone of
> that site is us versus them. Not a good attitude for either side to
> embrace.

It's always been us versus them with the staff, not the owners though.

Cheri

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> 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