Happy Thanksgiving

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everybody! I’m going out to eat with the family. I can’t seem to escape restaurants can I? It’s been a busy week so sorry for the lack of posts. Once I get over my tryptophan induced coma I’ll write some more stuff. In the meantime have a...

Dr. Polka

“Did you see that kid on table twelve?” Beth asks me. “No,” I reply. “Take a look.” I peek around the corner and take a quick look at the table. A teenage boy is eating dinner with his parents. His face and neck’s covered with a swarm of angry red pimples. Acne...

Grifters

The phone rings. “The Bistro,” I answer, “How may I help you?” “Hello. I’d like to order something to go,” a woman says. She’s speaking with one of those impossible to place European accents. “What would you like to order Madam?” “Is your online menu up to date?” the...

The Razor’s Edge

It’s Sunday and I’m late for work. Pulling on my tie I race into the Bistro. “You’re late,” Fluvio says, not looking up from the reservation terminal. “Sorry,” I reply. “I’m taking my wife out to dinner so I’m leaving.” “How many we got on for tonight?” Fluvio tells...

The Doctor is In

“Man I’m having a rough week,” Celine says. “What’s happening?” I reply. “You know how I get when it rains,” she says sadly. Celine, one of our part time hostesses, has an incredible phobia about driving when it rains. Over the past year the problem has become worse....