Self Seaters

Ever have those guests who have never worked in a restaurant, who seat themselves?

Have you ever had those guests that walk up past the host stand and ask you if they should just seat themselves?

Question to them...When was the last time you went to a restaurant?

Essentially, every restaurant in 2014 now has a host stand and preaches guest service. This is to again essentially try to give you a "Disney World" experience. This is because of horrible websites like Yelp.

So, back to self seaters...

I had these ladies walk back up to the host stand and ask me if I'm the manager. They then go on to tell me that they sat down at a table where they did not have a server approach their table. The server got a drink order at the table next to them and brought that table drinks. Yet, hadnt gotten to them. "This is what you would call bad service", they said.

I apologized and asked them if they would stay and i'd take care of them (nothing free, of course) by giving them a better experience. They denied the offer.

I asked the 3 hosts to tell me where any of them could have been seated... not one specifically sat them. I had a couple servers that were too busy to notice and no clue what server wasn't watching their section.

So, out of 3 hosts and servers who had that section do not know where these women sat. Everyone did remember 2 african American women passing them or in the restaurant stopping to talk to me.

I guess a quick solve to all of this would be if people when they enter a restaurant find the host stand and kindly wait to be seated. Don't be stupid. 

Burrata...is a cheese...

I had never heard of Burrata cheese until I looked at the menu for 62 Restaurant. I then went to my reliable source: Wikipedia. They define it as: "

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture. It is also defined by some sources as an outer shell of mozzarella filled with butter or a mixture of butter and sugar. It is usually served fresh and at room temperature. The name "burrata" means "buttered" in Italian."

Fair enough...The only thing is it's one of the main cheeses I can't eat. Mozzerella and of course Cream.


Burrata Wiki

Why are minorities cheap?

I never quite understood why American minorities tip so poorly?

Most of the time you have people of Latin or Black (African American) decent come into a restaurant and question prices on your menu. Most of the time menus are posted outside.

The other day I had a party of 5 come in, look at a menu ask for take-out...fine! They realize it it was a burger discount day and ask for To-Go. Once told it was dine-in only they stayed, Gave a 10% tip.

I don't think they understand that the servers make $2.63 per hour.

Today, a party of 8 including children came in and ordered burgers and steak tips  as well as alcoholic drinks. They stated that our menu was a bit higher in price (over heard by the server and myself) and yet ordered what they did. They were needy as well and ordered pricey drinks. Their bill was about $110 and left $9 for a tip.

That basically translates to : We spent too much on food and drinks we will figure out what isnt Too much to leave as a tip.

It becomes fustrating because this creates stereotypes.

To bring it home: my aunt likes to send food back that may not taste like her own or cause scenes for reservations not ready for when she makes them. She basically expects free food is what it is.

These people have never worked in a restaurant and should never eat outside of their own home.

Rockafellas

Tonight was my first time ever visiting Rockafellas.

Our server was great and attentive.

I dont want to come off as a bad Yelp reviewer, because those people suck. Most are fat and just love complaining that they go out to eat alone.

I love food and I've eaten at some amazing fine dining restaurant as well as regular deep-fried bar food.

Tonight, I ordered the Short Rib (cooked pretty well) that sat in the window a minute too long as it waited for my accompaniments Med Well steak tips, that were sent back as being rare. Weird...I know...

Garlic Mashed were super dry regular mashed, corrected with a little butter, salt n pepper at the table.

Good notes: Drinks & Caesar Salad were tasty!
Oh!...& Courtney was super nice!

Result: You literally have 2 more strikes! This explains why we were the only two diners. You are in the central area of Salem, MA! Step it up!

It's my Birthday!

I'm celebrating this evening with my roommate Matthew Hogan and the lovely Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Club Cafe in Boston!

The New MySpace

Have you checked out the new MySpace? It's has a totally different look and feel after it was purchased by Mr. Justin Timberlake and Specific Media Group in 2011 for $35 Million.

The site, unlike any other does not scroll up and down, but to the right side. I have yet to figure it out...But I'm trying... Definitely, does not seem like the old MySpace were you could put together a bunch of HTML Codes. Check it out!

www.myspace.com/nakedsports

Ocean Club at Marina Bay ft. TOMMY TRASH

I had the pleasure of being invited to Ocean Club at Marina Bay a couple Sundays ago. It was surely something I didn't expect to see so close to Boston. It was a lot of fun and craziness. I can't wait to go back. I just can't believe I never went with my friends before, when they went. 

Chilean Seabass

Unum's
47 E. Pearl Street
Nashua, N.H.
603-821-6500

Chilean Seabass $34

Panko & Lemon Pepper Crusted, Wasabi Mashed, Sauteed Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions & Avocado Tomato Salsa

My Introduction of Mr. Naked Sports!

Ancient Greek men, according to National Geographic Magazine, used sports as an opportunity to meet boys. The root word for gymnasium -gymnos- has nothing to do with athletes, it means nude and, of course, greek olympians competed naked, in front of audience limited to males.

Jocks By: Dan Woog 

Champagne & Coal

I am currently working on the website for Champagne & Coal.

The company is based out of Arizona, but I will be doing all the promotions & marketing in Boston!

Be sure to visit the temporary site at Champagneandcoal.com

"First Class Everything"