Thursday, June 11, 2009
Frothygirlz.com
It's too tough to make sure the links to older stories stay correct when they get archived, etc. I don't want anybody running into that annoying Internal Server Error. That ISE really pisses people off like nothing else.
I get published every Tuesday, so I hope to see you over there.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The KC Steinbrenner
In The Weeds: Special Edition
Okay (insert needle scratching a record sound here) that’s enough of that hazy “Dreamweaver” moment. I was fired on Wednesday for writing my weekly column... more
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Cast of Characters - Part II
Monday, May 25, 2009
Cast of Characters - Part 1
Where the F is my black card?
Reservoir Dogs - Tipping Scene. Check it out.
This is one of my favorite scenes from an all-time favorite movie. In Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs,” this early scene sets the pace for Tarantino’s dialogue-heavy trademark style. Mr. Pink refuses to tip and his rationale is at once riveting and revolting. I first saw this movie before becoming a server, and I must say I agreed with Steve Buscemi by the end of his diatribe. But looking at it now, I’m amazed by the lack of research. . . more
Spring Fever
Ah spring, fair spring. What’s not to love? Well, I can think of a few things. Spring in our restaurant starts with a small dip in business as people seek out al fresco dining. Our restaurant does best in snow, ice and driving rain. Dark mahogany walls, red leather booths and lights so dim that every server carries a flashlight does not bring out that giddy April afternoon hopefulness. . . more