by waiter | Mar 31, 2006 | Uncategorized
It’s one o’clock and I’m covering a lunch shift for a sick waiter. The Bistro’s empty. As I’m gazing out the front window, carefully evaluating the spandex covered derriere of a passing jogger babe, the front door chimes. Damn, always when I’m busy. I walk over to the...
by waiter | Mar 29, 2006 | Uncategorized
This piece about Waiter Rant was in today’s Chicago Tribune. Enjoy! What your waiter is saying about you By Jessica Berthold Tribune Newspapers: The Morning Call Published March 29, 2006 Waiter Rant (waiterrant.net) reads like a sitcom script about life in a busy New...
by waiter | Mar 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
Table 26 finishes their meal and signals for the check. “I’ll pay for dinner,” the man says, taking the checkbook out of my hand. “No, ” his date protests, “Let’s split it.” “I’ve got it.”...
by waiter | Mar 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
The phone rings. “The Bistro,” I answer, “How may I help you?” “Hello, Waiter?” a familiar voice says. “Yes?” “This is Rafael, the Maitre’D at Cafe Really Expensive.” “Hey Rafael,” I reply, “How’s things?” “Slow.” “I hear ya.” “Listen,” Rafael says, “You’ve got a...
by waiter | Mar 20, 2006 | Uncategorized
I’m waiting in line at the health food store as the Hippie Matron in front of me tortures the guy behind the counter. “Can I have a sample of the wheat grass juice with ginger?” she asks “I’m sorry,” the counterman replies, “But I can’t give out samples right now.”...
