tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823436252188879659.post1244618777531556458..comments2024-03-06T22:05:23.046-06:00Comments on Better than we could pray for: Typical TuesdayKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17012343060419868539noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823436252188879659.post-69296502985980377562010-04-15T22:58:01.230-05:002010-04-15T22:58:01.230-05:00Well...I worked my way through graduate school as ...Well...I worked my way through graduate school as a waiter...so I am a wee bit picky too.<br /><br />Does the waitperson introduce themselves and bring water/drinks in a timely manner?<br /><br />Once drinks are served, are refills...especially coffee warm-ups prompt?<br /><br />Is the food delivered hot?<br /><br />Is the waitperson knowledgeable about the menu?<br /><br />The basics...but important if one wants a tip of any size from moi.Granddadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2823436252188879659.post-1098689612630992642010-04-13T08:53:06.100-05:002010-04-13T08:53:06.100-05:00We recently went to a Turkish restaurant with Matt...We recently went to a Turkish restaurant with Matt's mom for lunch and our waiter was fantastic. He was so good, we actually talked about it afterward to figure out what it was that we liked:<br /><br />1. He paid attention to the baby. If you are going to take the time to bring a baby to a nice restaurant, that baby is important. Pay attention to it. Yes the baby is going to make a mess, don't make a deal out of it. When we asked for food for the baby (rice, which he didn't even charge us for!), before we did anything else, he went and got it for her, the same with the cup of milk. He even brought out a smaller spoon for her to use when he saw the regular teaspoon was too big!<br />2. He walked by our table frequently, but did not necessarily interrupt us. He was checking to see where we were in the course (we had appetizers, soup and salad), and he did not bring out the next course until we were done with the one before.<br />3. He was knowledgeable about the food and beverages (a given)<br />4. He did all the small things - our cups were never empty, etc.<br /><br />I am sure there was a lot more that he did, but a lot of it was a feeling we got. He wanted us there and he wanted us to have a great time. I think that is what makes the best servers.Bryanne Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13062369251968257644noreply@blogger.com