Friday was pretty busy, like most of the people in the restaurant figured it would be. Tonite promises to be more of the same with 290 reservations on the books to start, meaning by the time 5:30 rolls around we should be somewhere in the mid 300's for the evening. With several large parties going on throughout the evening it should get interesting.
I myself will be parked at the raw bar for most of the evening. Can't complain about that part, something about working in a open kitchen where I get to interact with guests always bring me a little bit of joy, even on the busiest of evenings.
Last night I had the pleasure of working at the raw bar and opening about 400 oysters before 8pm. Not bad considering we didn't start until 5:30. What the total was by the end of the evening is anyones guess. My freakin hands hurt, I'm only 27 and I swear the arthritis is already kickin in sometimes. Aleve, all day strong, all day long is the way to go!!!
It wasn't all bad though. Last night while I was at the raw bar, the cook captain from the DC101 Chili Cook-Off and her friend just so happened to grab two seats in front of me. Remember how I said I was a sucker for blondes? Well, yeah. Even though I was a little to busy to actually hold a conversation, after a dozen oysters or so her friend talked her into getting some hot food too. No complaints from my end, I would rather be cooking then shucking.
So as they ordered a few apps off the menu I scrambled back into the kitchen to reach into my bag of goodies and see what I could come up with. A few bites into the amuse and I could tell they were pleased with the result. I'm glad they were able to take the time out of their day to come in and get a taste of what I am able to do. It's not everyday I have people come in just because I am here, so I have to take every opportunity and make the most of it.
Or maybe it was just that bottle of 03' Cuvaison Chardonnay that I sent out for them that did it? Either way, mission accomplished. It may take a long time to get some recognition in this city, but if it has to be one customer at a time I will make it happen. So come in and be that next customer.
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I did not know you are a sucker for blondes... Mhm... You changed, yo!
I can attest to the fact that while The Mad Chef likes the blondes, they are no match to his fawning over pretty young thangs with an accent and a greencard!
Or lack thereof a greencard to be more accurate!
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