The clattering of plates and the clicking of heels on a tile floor are the white noise of the restaurant. Kitchen partners rush to get the next salad ready, the next steak cooking. The expeditors keep the restaurant working smoothly, the source of communication between the front of the house and the kitchen. A business partner shouts “Corner!” as she rounds the bend between the kitchen and the hallway leading to the general area of the restaurant. Two servers see each other for the first time during their shift and exchange a quick “How are you?” without stopping long enough to hear the reply of their co-worker. A manager explains the goals of the evening to a group of distracted employees in the pass-through, watching a rush of customers enter through the double glass doors. The restaurant lifestyle is a unique discourse with success resulting from the quality of customer service and understanding the value of time-saving efficiency.…
It was around eight o' clock, well past the dinner rush, but I had a feeling the popularity of this restaurant would play against us, and we would be stuck waiting for a long period of time before we were seated. To my surprise, however, upon entering the restaurant there was no long line of people…
Last weekend, I went to Suwanee, GA to see my father and stepmother because it had recently been my stepmother's birthday. In celebration we chose to dine out at a restaurant called Gulf Coast Grill. It was the first time my family had eaten at the restaurant, but will not be the last. Once stepping inside, I knew it was going to be interesting because the restaurant had a very strong beach theme as well as a live band playing. After being told it was going to be a fifteen to twenty minute wait, I was surprised when our table was called after less than ten. The restaurant experience was already off to a good start, and only continued to get better.…
Immediately upon walking through the difficult to open double doors, the staunch odor of excessive butter fills my nostrils and causes me to ponder vomiting. A nacho cheese type stench mixes with the butter giving me an image of clogged arteries and high blood pressure. The candy behind the glass counter further adds to the 'heart attack waiting to happen' aura of this place. An air conditioning vent at the top of the wall is located perfectly in front of the bench I sit on and constantly blasts me in the face causing me to feel frigid. The horrific fabric on the bench feels like sandpaper. The voices of the dozens of people around me create a decibel level that…
I am an avid restaurateur, as neither my wife nor I like to cook, and we are always seeking out new locations for great food. Recently, a fellowship opportunity opened up for Sara, my wife, in Atlanta Georgia, which has widened our restaurant selection from what we had here in Oklahoma City. Although there are many great restaurants here, none have the greatness that we have found at Bones Restaurant. Great Atmosphere, great food, and great personalities have rated Bone’s Restaurants as one of the greatest dining establishments that we have been to.…
When my stomach is growling with hunger and my friends ask where I want to eat, without a moment‘s hesitation I reply, “Olive Garden!” My favorite restaurant to dine at is the Olive Garden. The Olive Garden restaurant is a well known corporate chain of restaurants that offers a wide variety of Italian dishes. It is a mid-priced, causal restaurant specializing in Italian food. I love the experience of dining at the Olive Garden because the atmosphere is welcoming, the Italian Entrees are scrumptious, and the service is excellent. A particular visit last month proved to me that Olive Garden lives up to the expectations of its guests.…
First of all, Brian highly recommended his favorite restaurant Rhea’s Market and Deli which looks like a liquor store, but they also sell delicious and fresh sandwiches. It is located in Mission district. That is a small deli store which only has one long table and five chairs along the sidewalk with clear windows. The first time…
The sliding glass doors swish open as I walk near them. As I walk in to inside, the volume of sound changes. I can hear people chattering and kids screaming. I can smell the food court's hamburgers, chicken, and pizza, as well. The smell lures me in, guiding my nose towards the enticing scents. When you walk by the Chinese place, Panda Express, passes out free samples of teriyaki chicken. It tastes sweet and tender, causing your mouth to salivate. The free samples satisfy my taste buds making me want more. I let them taunt me into buying food. Walking around, the different smells seize my nose, bringing different feel to each restaurant.…
On Saturday February 5, 2013 we organized a birthday party of my brother and all his college friends were invited. I chose to arrange a party in your restaurant as I heard the food service at your place is authentic and the food is tasty but for my surprise the food served was pathetic.…
What’s better to chill out a hot summer’s day than something sweet and cool? No, I am not talking about a Popsicle. I am not talking about an ice cream cone, either. I am not even talking about iced tea or lemonade. It is something better than all of those, and it doesn’t even have all the sneaky calories of those other tasty treats! The answer to the question is simple. Have you guessed it? It is a cherry.…
My favorite restaurant to dine at is the Olive Garden located on Siegen Lane. The Olive Garden restaurant is a well-known corporate chain of restaurants that offers a wide variety of dishes. The Olive Garden is a mid-priced, causal restaurant specializing in home cooked Italian food. Olive Garden is a staple nationwide in Italian cuisine, however like any chain; it does come with a few flaws. I must say that I am very impressed and satisfied with the quality and taste of food. A particular visit last month proved to me that Olive Garden lives up to the expectations of its guests.…
I went to McDonalds that is located off of Royalton Road. Walking into the restaurant, I grabbed the smooth metal handle on the door. I walked in and I could hear chairs moving, people talking. The Air conditioning was blowing along with the fans. The fry - fryer was going off, screeching with a loud synchronized beep and a phone ring along with ice filling up a cup, and scrapes of grill. I hear scuffs from people walking and change dropping along with kids screaming in Play land. I could hear soda dispenser activating, door swinging open, noise from pressing buttons, and cash register opening and closing. I taste fries, the huge amount of salt and potato. The Dr.pepper had carbonation sugar and syrup. I taste the bland texture of bread, Letus, mayo and tomatoes. I feel my elbows touching the cold hard plastic table. There was grease left over from the fries on my fingers and the perspiration on my cup in my palms. I smell chicken cooking, and fries being fried; that signature addicting smell of McDonalds. My drink smells a little bit and the ketchup sitting on the table beside me. There are vibrant colors on the play land thing with kids running around. I see parents sitting at the tables keeping an eye on them. The tables have chairs connected on one side and loose on the other. I see fried food and mayo, ketchup, wrappers, keys, phone, a dollar and change. The employees are working hard in their black uniforms. There are illuminated menus with bolded white lettering, the numbers are red and there’s a picture for almost every meal. There are people also enjoying their meals. I see trashcans and soda dispensers; the white counter was speckled with sauces and trash, which made my hands feel gross. The walls are beige with a dark burgundy color lining the top edge. I see many windows, it’s open and bright. I see fancy lights, shaped as a cone hanging over most tables. And white tiling on the walls and I can see ice cream dispensers…
We have arrived. The noisy atmosphere in the restaurant makes me want to go home. I’d prefer a quiet space rather than a crowded space full of people that I have no idea who they are.…
Last Christmas, I spent 5 fun-filled days and 4 magical nights in Disneyland. Daily weather in Anaheim was beautiful. The driveway leading to the park entrance was lined with tall palm trees as they stretched to the heavens in the blazing sunshine.…
When I picture my grandmother, I envision shiny grey hair, bright blue eyes, and the softest hands I have every felt. She is 94 years old and has 12 children. Virginia Irene Dill has raised many children, and that makes her the strongest person I know. When I walk through the door of her 75 year old home, I think of all the pain and joy my grandmother went through there. After so many years, our time together was not quite the same as it used to be since ten years ago when she started to fall ill due to old age. Despite the fact that her body does not allow her to do as much as she used to, I still remember her and the times we had together.…