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Pay PalI took the PayPal Donation button down temporarily. It was compromising my anonymity. As soon as I figure a work around it'll be back. Don't worry!Many thanks to the kind persons who dropped...
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Hit and Run - Follow UpA 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...
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I'm a Waiter - Not a Psychic Dietician“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...
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"Your Powers Are Weak Old Man"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...
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What’s a Yuppie?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...
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Let me clear something up 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....
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Gay FriendlyA 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...
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Nunc DimittisThree 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...
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Gringo CrackerWe 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...
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Smacking SaroyaIt's a busy night. As I dash into the kitchen Saroya walks out with a plate of tiramisu in each hand. I'm not watching where I'm going. My shoulder catches her in the left eye."Owwww!"...
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Holiday WeekendHi everyone.I'm sorry for the lack of posts this week. I've been really busy. My brother is getting married and tonight I'm dragging him out for his bachelor party. Of course, I have to...
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Animal CopIt's Sunday morning and I'm hurting.My brother's bachelor party was Friday night and I'm still trying to shake off the after effects. My pounding headache morphed into fatigue about the same...
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My Sister's KeeperI'm sitting in a bar after work with Beth and Arlene. It was a long night and we're rewarding ourselves with some post shift libations.Beth's drinking a beer. I'm finishing up a dirty...
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Special PeopleIt's Sunday afternoon and the Bistro's packed with retarded people.No, I'm not dissing Yuppies again. The customers are all part of a tour group. With the exception of a few staff...
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London 7/07/05"The way was long and weary, But gallantly they strode, A country lad and lassie, Along the heavy road. The night was dark and stormy, But blithe of heart were they, For shining in the...
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Check PleaseAh, the check – my favorite part of your meal.I know this is the part of the dining experience most people could do without. But it's when I get paid! A lot of people are idiots when it...
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Because I'm Pretty?A while back we had a waitress I'll call Sue. Initially she seemed like a good worker, but, after a few weeks, her true work ethic became glaringly apparent. Unwilling to work her...
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My Name is Clark KentNow that I'm thirty-seven I need glasses in order to read. Not prescription eyewear, just a good set of readers you can pick up at any pharmacy. Years of reading books, peering...
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Lawyer Blog"It is the trade of lawyers to question everything, yield nothing, and to talk by the hour." - Thomas JeffersonOver the past couple of weeks I've been reading Opinionistas, a blog written by...
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To the Rescue!I've received a couple of aggrieved emails lamenting that I haven't written many posts this week. I'm grateful to have readers that eagerly await each post. The readers, as you can see by...
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Baby BucksI'm tired.Fluvio went on vacation and I'm stuck minding the store. I've got seven more double shifts till he comes back. I'm worried. It's only Sunday and I'm already punchy. There are bags...
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Attention Loyal Waiter Rant Readers!Waiter Rant is going to be down for maintenance for a short time today. The changes I hinted at earlier are coming soon. I have worked 70 hours so far this week...
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Where's Prozac When You Need It?The phone rings."The Bistro," I answer, "How can I help you?""What kind of cuisine do you serve?" a female voice asks."Northern Italian madam.""And what's your sushi...
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For technical reasons beyond our control....... Commenting will be disabled for the next two days. I'll resume posting Tuesday.I have a surprise in store for you.
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Waiter Rant has moved!!!!!Update your bookmarks and your feed links - welcome to the new Waiter Rant, now at www.waiterrant.netNew posts will no longer appear at this address, please update your...
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