That is the question I’ve been asked by people in the blog and non-blog world. I am still here. My nights, which used to include my daily postings here at the Beach, now consist of running, enjoying the summer weather and the town. In addition, work has been crazy and really draining my thoughts and creativity. I suppose I needed the break, but I am definitely going to get back to daily posts on here. How are you all doing?
I think most of us enjoy dining out. Not having to cook, getting served, and relaxing is a nice change of pace from having to cook and clean yourself. There are, however, many pitfalls to dining out. We all know we are at the mercy of those fuckers cooking in the back. We all can just hope they washed their hands after that 20 minute shit earlier in the night. We can also just hope and pray the roach problem back there isn’t too bad and that our steak wasn’t dragged across the floor before making its way to our plate. Those are the obvious pitfalls though. There are a bunch of smaller, very annoying things that I hate when dining out.
A nice cold salad on a hot plate that just came out of the dishwasher. Really, there is nothing like lettuce and tomato and a toasty 120 degrees and a mayonnaise based dressing at the same temperature. Would it kill them to cool down the plates before loading up my greens?
Rationing of napkins. I can’t stand being given one paper napkin for a 3 course meal. How is that supposed to survive even the messy appetizer course? Drop a pile of napkins on the table fucker!
Speaking of appetizers, please give me a chance to take a fucking bite out of them before bringing the main course!
I want my drink cold, but I also want some liquid to drink. Easy on the ice asshole. One suck of the straw and the beverage is gone.
DRY off the table after wiping it down BEFORE you seat me. Is that too much to ask?
Don’t bring me my check while I am eating dinner. Who are you, Miss fucking Cleo that you know I am not going to want another drink or dessert?
Don’t try to rush me out after my meal. I will sit and talk nonsense, just like I do here on “Bored at the Beach” until the fuckin’ place closes if you piss me off.
What pisses you off at restaurants?
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My biggest pet peeve is when the food is served inconsistantly. Rule number one for the wait staff is you must serve the main course all at the same time. I hate hearing, "Yours will be out in just a minute." Fortunately, I haven't had that experience too often. Especially at restaurants like Otto, where I love dining out with...YOU! :) xoxoxo
Oh yes the cold salad on a hot plate is one of the worst. I remember we went to a wedding at Russo's on the Bay and with each course served there was a 2nd waiter behind the server with the appropriate temperature silverware. Cold for salad,hot for soup.
What I hate is when they bring your meal and they come back in 30 seconds when you take your first bite to ask you how it is,while you are chewing. How the F@!#% do I know yet!
my pet peeve is not getting that extra butter for the spud when they ask "is there anything else?" or the lemon for my fish, or the guacamole for my fajita's, or the chili on the side and not smothered all over my plate. yeah, just bring it out in the first place since i've already told you when i placed my order. i hate repeating myself.
I get annoyed when they don't tell me the specials or soup of the day when I'm first seated. That could be the very thing that makes up my mind without having to open up the menu! Don't make me ask you for it, and then I have to sit there, while you're waiting on my order, between the grouper with lemon butter reduction or the standard filet mignon.... sigh.
What pisses me off is when my server isn't in a good mood. Your mood determines your tip. I don't care if your dog was run over on your way in, if you just broke up with your girlfriend, your boss is a dick. I don't care. I'm out to enjoy my meal and the company I'm with--not hear about your staph infection.
I know that we all have bad days and I understand that. That's why I have a job where I sit at my desk and rarely interact with the public--I have a lot of bad days...
I hate being asked how my meal is when my mouth is full...never fail that is when the waiter/waitress shows up to ask.
I'm glad you're still around. A post here and there is perfect.
Glad your back CMAC. I have a problem when your out with someone they offer to pay and leave a shitty tip. Not a service based problem, but I hate cheapo tippers. My roommate only gives 10% tips which I think is about 10% short for an average dining experience. I won't go with her to a nice place for fear when I suggest 25 or 30% she'll look at me like I am nutz! LOL
Kids. I pay good money to go have a nice dinner, and then have to hear peoples kids screaming. People go out to get away from the stress in life, and enjoy themselves. Not to hear your kids scream because they don't serve french fries and chicken fingers there! Take em to Applebee's!
I was out with some people last night and we sat at the table for a loooong time waiting for the fourth person in our party to arrive. It was a Wednesday, the restaurant wasn't all that busy and there were plenty of tables...
Our waitress kept dropping our check on the table and we kept ignoring it. She even told us that they didn't have coffee. I think she was trying to get rid of us... Finally, she got cut and we got a new waitress. The old waitress didn't even tell us she was leaving!
Then, the new waitress proceeded to flirt with the married man at our table--with his wife sitting right next to him!
It was a very unpleasant evening...
children running around or being unnecassarily loud picks my butt
Hey CMac, I've been absent so long myself that I didn't even know you were gone! I'm with you on the napkin beef. Too bad I can't afford to dine out more often at the places that use cloth napkins! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the weather.
LAST GIRL ON EARTH
im starting to wonder if this is just a northern thing. i've never ran into any of these problems. u should try the resturants here in tx. no one rushes you, the tables are all dry, the plates are at room temp, and plenty of napkins!
Cmac has left the building...lol
Oh I love this question.
1. Having me look at the menu for 20 minutes and THEN telling me you have specials. (like The Muse)
2. Having me look at the menu for 20 minutes and THEN telling me that you're out of what I want.
3. Asking me "How's everything" when I've got a mouthfull of food and can only answer "Mmmph." (just like Molly. I think it's intentional.)
4. Not writing stuff down. I am NOT impressed by your seemingly fabulous memory, and will be doubly pissed off when you forget something. Write the fucking order down!
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