Table 20 Blog

Amy Sedaris outtakes from indie movie “Full Grown Men“.

Sasha and her Tongue Stud, taken by NYCArthur.

NYCArthur of Flicker has contributed a few pics for the design of Table 20. His images really capture the authenticity of the people in the restaurant industry.
That’s his pic up top.

Table 20 will help you to find a new job faster and easier. Until we get up and running, here is a decent article on How to get a restaurant or bar job in New York City or any city - the old fashion way.

Hey bartender! : Reporter tries his hand behind the bar.

Chowhound asks What makes LA a foodie city?

Joe Bartender interviews Nadia

Saturday 154 Edit, originally uploaded by Knuckledragger.

Very interesting article about tipping around the world - Tipping Around the World [Political Calculations]

65 years tending bar and counting [Arizona Republic]

Ladies first? I’ve never questioned it before. Check out this article and interesting comments. Should women get special treatment? [SF Chronicle]

A study finds that the second highest rate of depression is found among food service workers. Sad to read, but not surprising. It’s hardwork making others smile while we struggle to achieve the goals that will make us smile.

Sonny, originally uploaded by ankylosaur.

It’s Waiter and Waitress Appreciation Day - go ahead and give yourself a hug!

Diners need to reinvent their relationships with servers [SF Chronicle]

Here’s a tip: thank your server today! [Times Bulletin]

The best advice is bartender advice.

We’ve seen it all, heard it all and done it all.

Customers are dying to talk to us too. I’ve consistently found that a simple “how’s it going” to even the most unapproachable lone customer, unleashes the flood gates and that’s before they’ve had a few.

It makes perfect sense - we’re a friendly face outside of their social circle, plus we get them buzzed. A good bartender is the only objective ear in most people’s lives. There is even an unspoken “bartender customer privilege” agreement.

I was happy to stumble onto the blog of a bartender named Mitchell that’s putting his advice skills to good use - Ask a Bartender

Enjoy!

Tiffany With Limes, originally uploaded by Dr. Gogol.

Waiter Rant has gone on a hilarious streak of “50 signs” posts. There’s a little something there for everyone - Restaurant Owners, Customers and Waiters.

Art of Drink has added to the mix with 50 Signs You Are a Bad Bartender . We’ve all worked with these type of bartenders. We may have also been guilty of a few of these transgressions from time to time