Anonymous
08/04/2022 22:39
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
I think I saw this on the menu at Chasin Tails.
Anonymous
08/04/2022 21:47
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Daikaya does this
Anonymous
08/04/2022 16:14
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
I have never heard of this.
Anonymous
08/04/2022 16:10
Subject: Re:Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Are you meaning when it's actually listed as a line item on the menu? I've seen that many times, I've never done it though. It doesn't sit well with me, I wouldn't buy a drink for a stranger--you never know what their relationship with alcohol is.
You've seen buying a drink for the staff as a line item on a menu many times? Where?
NP, but I saw this recently at a brewery in Moline IL - something like - "buy a round of beers for the staff - $X" I assume they just take that money and split it among the staff vs giving them all beers though....
And to show I'm not just making that up, you can check out the online menu for Bent River Brewing in Moline. It's actually "buy a round of beers for the kitchen - $12". I'm sure they are not the only place that does this, although I have not personally seen it elsewhere.
There was a place in Boston (Cambridge actually) where you could buy a 6-pack of PBR tall boys for the kitchen staff. They loved it, all of them, and I know this for certain because I was friends with them.
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:48
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
I’ve heard it’s nice to offer the sommelier a small glass if he recommends an amazing wine off the wine list. But I’ve never seen it. We don’t usually spend more than $100 for a bottle.
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:31
Subject: Re:Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Are you meaning when it's actually listed as a line item on the menu? I've seen that many times, I've never done it though. It doesn't sit well with me, I wouldn't buy a drink for a stranger--you never know what their relationship with alcohol is.
You've seen buying a drink for the staff as a line item on a menu many times? Where?
NP, but I saw this recently at a brewery in Moline IL - something like - "buy a round of beers for the staff - $X" I assume they just take that money and split it among the staff vs giving them all beers though....
And to show I'm not just making that up, you can check out the online menu for Bent River Brewing in Moline. It's actually "buy a round of beers for the kitchen - $12". I'm sure they are not the only place that does this, although I have not personally seen it elsewhere.
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:24
Subject: Re:Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Are you meaning when it's actually listed as a line item on the menu? I've seen that many times, I've never done it though. It doesn't sit well with me, I wouldn't buy a drink for a stranger--you never know what their relationship with alcohol is.
You've seen buying a drink for the staff as a line item on a menu many times? Where?
NP, but I saw this recently at a brewery in Moline IL - something like - "buy a round of beers for the staff - $X" I assume they just take that money and split it among the staff vs giving them all beers though....
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:16
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
only if you’re James Bond
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:14
Subject: Re:Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:The king of the DC wine scene gets treated like the king bc he always buys or brings great wine that he gives to the kitchen. I have been fortunate to go with him to some of the best places in town and the chef always came out to our table, we never saw a menu, everything was paired with the wines and simply brought to us and we often sat in special areas. One time, at a noted place, I thought I was being escorted out of the back of the restaurant only to be seated in a secret really table right by the kitchen. Didn’t even know the location existed and I had been to the restaurant 10 times before. He is treated in a very special way.
You're friends with Kavanaugh?
Anonymous
08/04/2022 14:05
Subject: Re:Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Are you meaning when it's actually listed as a line item on the menu? I've seen that many times, I've never done it though. It doesn't sit well with me, I wouldn't buy a drink for a stranger--you never know what their relationship with alcohol is.
You've seen buying a drink for the staff as a line item on a menu many times? Where?
Anonymous
08/03/2022 15:34
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Huh? Just give a nice tip. I don't understand the question.
I don’t believe kitchen gets tipped out in most places. Although it’s been decades since I worked in the kitchen.
Anonymous
08/03/2022 04:33
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:I've never seen this in real life or on TV.
Lol, same.
And I've... been around.
Anonymous
08/03/2022 04:10
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anonymous wrote:Anyone who pays menu prices for alcohol as a tip for the wait or kitchen staff is an idiot (and the house is ripping both him and the employees off by profiting on this misplaced generosity).
So far, it sounds like the only person who does this (allegedly) has named himself the "King" of a "scene..., so it is unlikely I will be taking life coaching from him.
It does, however, sound like a good way to screen for the tragically insecure.
Ha. So not a good take it made me laugh. You dont go to nice restaurants or drink good wine. Only a fool looks at the prices on wine lists. Such things are as irrelevant to this discussion as the food “selections” on the menu stiffs like you are forced to choose from. When the 47 Cheval Blanc is opened, you won’t be around!
Anonymous
08/01/2022 15:21
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
People want $$$ OP. Keep it simple.
Anonymous
08/01/2022 15:03
Subject: Do people actually buy wine or beers for the kitchen if they've have a good meal?
Anyone who pays menu prices for alcohol as a tip for the wait or kitchen staff is an idiot (and the house is ripping both him and the employees off by profiting on this misplaced generosity).
So far, it sounds like the only person who does this (allegedly) has named himself the "King" of a "scene..., so it is unlikely I will be taking life coaching from him.
It does, however, sound like a good way to screen for the tragically insecure.
So far, it sounds like the only person who does this (allegedly) has named himself the "King" of a "scene..., so it is unlikely I will be taking life coaching from him.
It does, however, sound like a good way to screen for the tragically insecure.