by waiter | Jun 23, 2005 | Uncategorized
We need a new dishwasher. Fluvio places an ad in the paper. We’re soon inundated with applicants. Throughout the morning an onslaught of applicants trudge through the front door. They’re all Hispanic men. Hailing from places like Ecuador, El Salvador, and Mexico...
by waiter | Jun 21, 2005 | Uncategorized
Three priests walk into my bistro. No, this isn’t a setup for some awful joke – three padres sit in my section. They’re dressed in civilian clothes but I make them instantly. Former Catholic seminarians can spot priests a mile away. Perhaps it’s the clothes; the...
by waiter | Jun 20, 2005 | Uncategorized
A young woman walks into the Bistro. “Is your restaurant gay friendly?” she asks. “Yes Madam,” I reply. I’ve gotten this question before. “I want to take my partner out for her birthday. We only patronize gay friendly establishments,” she says. Wow. Militant. “You...
by waiter | Jun 17, 2005 | Uncategorized
In my post “Gristle” I alluded to the fact I was working on a book. That’s true. However, it is still in the embryonic stage and I have not committed to anyone or anything. Judging from the comments and emails I’ve received I think some people...
by waiter | Jun 15, 2005 | Uncategorized
I’ve gotten a couple of emails and comments from people who are upset by my use of the term “Yuppie.” So I’ve decided to explain what I mean when I employ that word. If you’re easily offended or have a shaky self image I suggest you skip this post. Still here? Ok....
by waiter | Jun 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
I’m reciting the specials to a two top by the window. In typical yuppie fashion they don’t make eye contact. Sick of talking to these social misfits my eyes begin to wander. A pretty girl walks past the restaurant with her dog. I take an appreciative look. I glance...
by waiter | Jun 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
“You’ve got an outside table!” the hostess yells at me over the din. I’m swamped. It’s Saturday night and my section’s hopping. “Can someone else take it?” I beg “It’s your turn,” the hostess barks while juggling two phones. I sigh and head outside. Al Fresco diners,...
by waiter | Jun 12, 2005 | Uncategorized
A few months ago I wrote a post entitled “Hit and Run.” It was about Jairo Gonzalez-Romero, a young immigrant restaurant worker in NJ who was killed by a hit and run driver. After two months, a person has been arrested and charged in this case. The full...
by waiter | Jun 10, 2005 | Uncategorized
I was sitting down writing a new post for my blog this morning when my ex girlfriend called. Our dog, with whom we share custody, (I know, I know – snicker all you want) was shaking, lethargic, and throwing up. So I shut down my computer and drove to meet her at...
by waiter | Jun 8, 2005 | Uncategorized
“Say, did you see Hannibal last night?” Fluvio asks me. “Yeah, it was on TBS. You saw it too?” “I was up late.” I laugh. Fluvio and I spend a lot of time working together. So when we go home what do we do? We end up watching the same movie at the same time. It’s...
