Chef Charlie Trotter died on November 5, 2013, the victim of . . . well, no one’s quite sure yet. We’ll have to wait for the final results of the autopsy. Meanwhile, like many others, I was stunned at his … Continue reading
Category Archives: service
Please don’t do this when I’m at the bar
I’m not naming names. But I’m unhappy when your bartenders act this careless in front of me. I bet others who like to sit here would be upset, too. See the pint of Guinness below. It’s resting at the moment, … Continue reading
Everything in moderation
I’m very happy Cheers Magazine asked me again to moderate a panel at the Cheers Beverage Conference this year in Dallas, in February The experts I’ve gathered include experienced operators from three growing restaurant companies. George Barton, a veteran T.G.I. Friday’s executive turned consultant … Continue reading
