if ya don't like it, then don't eat it!

So my first night back wasn't so bad. I was on my best behavior all night and I was mostly on top of everything. It was just like riding a bike--it all came back to me.

Well everything was going smoothly until Forbes arrived.

Let me explain. Since the Irish Democrat is not a chain and it's locally owned, we get a LOT of regulars. Some people come in 2 or 3 times a week. It's just a friendly atmosphere.

Let's see there's...

Pat- the slightly creepy but genuinely nice middle-aged man that sits at the bar.

Bob- the super creepy Elmer Fudd look alike that steals all the coasters and tips 50 cents per drink.

Dave- the terribly awkward middle-aged man that will talk your ear off and tell every server how pretty she is.

Foxy- everyone loves Foxy. I mean, he goes by Foxy.

And Forbes- the pickiest man alive. He usually comes in about once a week and has the most specific order. Of course, every single time, he has a complaint. My thoughts? If you're going to complain EVERY SINGLE TIME you come in, how about you stop coming in? One time, he made me reorder his Cheesesteak because there wasn't as much meat as usual...even though the meat comes prepackaged for the Cheesesteak. He usually orders some kind of beefy sandwich and adds sautéed jalapeños, mushrooms and green peppers or something. It changes regularly. The cooks, of course, hate this. Usually the mushrooms aren't sautéed enough, or the fries aren't steaming hot. This time, I made sure to get everything perfect. His complaint? The appetizers came out too close to his actual meal. OOOOOOKAAAAY. However, he did tip me 20%. So, a job well done for MJ.

Now what can you take from this? Pick your battles. Yes, if your food is cold, complain. You deserve to get your money's worth. Now, remember it's not always the server's fault, but sometimes it is. But if the cooks misunderstand your extra modified order, maybe you should just let it slide. Remember, I'm not doing the cooking. The cooks are.

Until next time,

MJ