1. Keep in mind that some restaurants don't allow modifications. If that bothers you, keep in mind that there are plenty of restaurants that do allow them, and you will probably be happier patronizing those establishments rather than stewing in a restaurant that you feel is not accommodating you. 2. And some dishes cannot be … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Making Modifications
It seems that with every passing day the protocol for tipping changes. Service charges are springing up on checks while the tradition of automatic gratuity for large parties is going the way of the dodo. What is restaurant customer to do? I’ll be honest with you, it is currently a frustrating situation that varies from … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Tipping
As the classic 1980's ballad goes, children are the future. And there are many things that we ought to teach them well, one of which is how to co-exist in a shared space with other people. Some of my favorite guests in restaurants are precocious little gourmands, but there are some things that adult companions … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Children in the Dining Room
Bussers and backwaiters are both dining room-- "front of house"-- staff in a restaurant. They perform service that does not include taking orders, pouring wine, or delivering drinks from the bar. They clear tables, refill water, perform bread service, and reset tables between guests. Sometimes they will 'mark' tables, i.e. reset them with clean silver, … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Bussers and Backwaiters
a handy survival guide for those of us venturing out to Mothers Day Brunch!
