The Front Door

My wife and I went to Washington D.C. a couple of months ago, and attempted to go to a restaurant on the recommendation of a friend of ours whose opinion we value.  “You’ve got to eat there!” Now this guy eats out quite a bit. Travelling for work gives him occasion to eat at some of the…

Why Did I Bother to Make a Reservation?

Okay, I have never been an owner. I have done everything else, however. I have been a dishwasher, line cook, busser, server, wine steward, dining room manager, maitre ‘d, general manager…. I still do not understand the logic behind over booking the reservations. Counting on no shows? Seriously? Your whole night depends on people not…