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Do You Socialize With Servers?
Maybe it's because I'm from a very social family, but when I go to a restaurant I can't help but socialize with my waiters. Whether I'm asking their opinion on the wine list or wondering what their name is, I enjoy chatting with my servers. How about you?
Yummy Links: From Obama Waffles to Washing Dishes
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- Bad taste: Obama Waffle mix. — Slashfood
- Make your kitchen hazard-free. — Chow
- Does food really travel 1,500 miles from farm to table?
Philadelphians Are the Highest Tippers
The City of Brotherly Love is also the city with the most-tipping love. Based on Zagat's newly released Philadelphia survey, the city's residents leave a generous 19.6 percent tip on average, compared to the countrywide average of 19 percent. Diners in New York — long considered the most expensive place to live in the US — only tip equal to the countrywide average, while those in Los Angeles tip below average at 18.4 percent.
Have You Ever Worked in the Restaurant Industry?
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Have You Ever Worked in the Restaurant Industry?
Yes, currently I work in the restaurant industry as a _______ (server, cook, bartender, etc. fill in the blank below!).
Do You Ask Servers For Menu Recommendations?
Often, when I'm trying to decide between two dishes, I'll ask servers what they recommend. Sometimes they won't have an opinion, but often, servers are very knowledgeable about what the best items on the menu are. I rarely regret taking their advice.
Apparently There Are No Waiters In The Future
A restaurant in Nuremberg, Germany has figured out a way to eliminate bad service forever. How'd they do it? Simple, they eliminated service completely.
Rude Waiters Ruin the Dining Experience
When you dine out, do you care more about the food or the service? A recent survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation showed that most people care about the service. The survey, which is part of the ORC's "Ouch Point" series - a monthly survey examining tolerance thresholds in a variety of common scenarios, concluded that rude wait staff was responsible for 25% of the dining "ouch points."
Let's Hear It For The Waitstaff!
In honor of today being National Waitstaff Day, I thought it would be a good time to give a roaring round of applause to all of you readers who work at restaurants, bars, and cafes. I worked as a bartender/waitress, and know how difficult, frustrating, and exhausting it can be, so if you eat out today give an extra tip and remember that your server is a person too! A good waitperson not only delivers your meal, but stops by the table to check on you, keeps an eye on your table, and deals with comments about food/drink that they didn't make.
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Website of the Day: Deal Waiter
My Internet searching skills are pretty extraordinary, especially when it comes to finding the lowest price on something I want. But any avid technology consumer knows that some things like to stay at the same high price for a long time (I'm looking at you, TiVo HD), so you keep checking back. Maybe you put an alert on Amazon Price Drop.
Waiters Who Are Nauseated By Food
Two of my favorite funny guys, Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert, team up to play a couple of waiters in this short skit. What's the catch? They're waiters who double over at the mere mention of "chicken" because food makes them sick to their stomachs.
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