Well, thank God that’s over… As previously stated, I LOVE the holidays. Even more so this year because and I coordinated with/lied to chef to have a number of consecutive days off leading up to Christmas day. But I had to pay the piper in a major way before that happened (nearly 85 hours in [...]
Archive for December, 2011
You Shouldn’t Have…Really…
Posted in christmas, hawaiian luau, holiday, resignation, shots on December 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Cook Vs Server: A Story Of Hate And Resentment For The Ages
Posted in Alice Waters, Anthony Bourdain, chef, cooks, culinary school, customers, family meal, server, sous chef, Thomas Keller on December 14, 2011 |
I remember the days of just being a diner, giving very little thought about who had prepared my meal and very little acknowledgment of the person who had brought it to my table and occasionally refilled my water glass. I was there only for what I hoped would be good food and usually to hold [...]
Merry Christmas! Now Fight Me…
Posted in calling out, christmas, competition, holiday, Michael Ruhlman on December 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With my pending overseas adventure and the upcoming holiday, I’m filled with cheer, excitement and nostalgia. What? You were expecting me to hate Christmas, like some sort of monster? Please… I love everything about it. The lights, the music, the specialty drinks, the lack of judgement for over-eating, making out in the liquor closet during [...]