sea bass in my tummy

Servers gotta eat, too.

It just so happens that I have an eye (and stomach) for appreciation. Enjoy this Chilean Sea Bass from Watawa on Ditmars/33rd in Astoria.

I'M BA-ACK.

First, my apologies. I had a small battle with 'the real world' -- also known as yet another attempt to become famous via full-time day job. Well, that clearly worked out. 

In NYC server fashion, NYCWaitress is currently seeking her next gig in hospitality. Hang tight and prepare: the best is yet to come.

Does your establishment pool tips or no?

Charity Cabaret

You might see this happen in Atlanta... you could see it in Chicago. 

In New York? A bunch of servers getting together and putting on a cabaret for charity? Most definitely.

Eighteen waiters and waitresses banded together & requested-off for a special event: to sing, dance & monologue their way into the hearts of many. All proceeds will fund a Habitat For Humanity project in New Orleans this fall. Even most of the management was there supporting their staff. Unfortunately, a few people had to hold up the restaurant fort in TSQ and could not attend... that's right, the newbee's.

The cabaret was held at a local theatre right off the Square, and raised over $1200 for the volunteers. I must say, I am very proud of the people I work with. We all have talents and skills that brought us to New York City. We might have to work harder than other people beginning in their careers, but we chose New York. Serving at a restaurant is not a dead end. Of all places to be serving, Times Square is pretty prime. In the meantime, until we are famous or employed full-time... why not put on a cabaret and raise money for a charitable cause?

Can I whip up an amazing ensemble encore of Beethoven Day?

Salt & Pepper Side-Work TRICK

If you're a good person, you won't do this. I've been a zone captain at the end of the night, and would happily have towel-whipped any server who thought this was a good idea.

Why share the secret? Why not pass the moral dilemma on to you? This is New York City.. why not?

SALT AND PEPPER SIDE-WORK TRICK
Objective: to make salt/pepper shakers look full when they're actually... not.
Difficulty: easy
Time: 5 seconds per shaker
Evaluate: If the salt/pepper is too low, it may be difficult. You can always try the trick and if it doesn't work, stop being a lazy sonofauh and just refill it, oldschool.
Directions: With your palm, tightly cover the holes on the top of the shaker. With your other hand, grab the shaker and slowly turn it upside-down, while keeping  it plugged. Give it a few good downward shakes into your palm. Slowly turn shaker right side-up, with palm still covering holes. Remove palm when shaker is right side-up. Check salt/pepper level. Awesome. 

Additional note: if you're in my zone tonight, I'll be slamming all the salt & pepper shakers on the table a few times -- just to remind you what a bad person you are if you do this.

Can I get you a side of dishonesty with those poor, side-work morals?

The Inaugural Dish

As a waiter or waitress, you'll meet and serve the most interesting people.

In Times Square, you'll meet the most annoying, selfless, obnoxious, kind-hearted people.. with the occasional "walk-out".

On a nightly basis, the craziest things happen in Times Square. As I wake up at 3:30pm in order to shower and get dressed for the dinner rush, I've decided I must begin what will forever be known as: nycwaitress.blogspot.com.

I must share these stories of love, disaster, and the downright unbelievable.

Would you like that fried or broiled?