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Book Description:
A veteran waitress dishes up a spicy and robust account of life as it really exists behind kitchen doors.
Part memoir, part social commentary, part guide to how to behave when dining out, Debra Ginsberg's book takes readers on her twentyyear journey as a waitress at a soap-operatic Italian restaurant, an exclusive five-star dining club, the dingiest of diners, and more. While chronicling her evolution as a writer, Ginsberg takes a behind-the-scenes look at restaurant life-revealing that yes, when pushed, a server will spit in food, and, no, that's not really decaf you're getting-and how most people in this business are in a constant state of waiting to do something else.
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Lester M. (
13 member(s) found this review helpful.
This wasn't at all what I expected. I was expecting something like Kitchen Confidential. The author accurately reports what it's like to wait tables, but I kept feeling that she did not trust, or like, us, her readers. She would start to let you in ... and then look away, change the subject. But the book is true, and truest of all is that so many of us are waiting - waiting for our "real" lives to start.
Amy W. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
True stories told by a waitress of 20 some plus years. Very fast read (I read it in less than an afternoon), it can get tedious at times with some of the stories. I guess I was expecting more "juice", less long drawn out autobiographical stories unrelated to the topic at-hand. It seemed to flow, but in a rambling sort of way where you find yourself asking, "Is this story over yet? What is the point? Wrap it up!".
Kimberly (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I never did waitressing but my Mom did for many years. As I read through this I was reminded of so many of the stories my Mom would share of her days waiting. This book is so true; funny but a sad commentary with how it shows people tend to still have the attitude of "you are serving me and I will treat you how I want." But it also shows the possibility of generosity of spirit.
Jason R. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was actually pretty enjoyable. I've never worked in a restaurant, so it was interesting to really learn about what was going on "behind the scenes". The only thing I didn't like was that she tried to use vocabulary that you don't really see much, which came off to me as her trying to prove to everyone that she is more than just a waitress. Besides that, I thought the book was actually really interesting.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was a very quick read. I thought there would be more stories about her and the customers but it was different. The format wasn't what I expected and I was left wanting to know a lot more about many things that she mentioned.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Interesting perspective from a waitress point of view. Quick read!!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Anyone who has ever waited tables could/can relate to this book. Quoting from backcover
" Funny an satisfying. Lively look into restaurants."
Katie K. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Being a waitress for some time myself, I could totally relate to this book! I think it's a walk down memory lane for those who've been in the business, and an eye opener for those who haven't.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Entertaining look at what goes on behind the scenes in restaurants. Ginsberg delves into the psychology of waiting and what motivates servers (the now politically correct terminology). Along the way we are introduced to the many characters that have peopled her life.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
If you have ever waited tables, this will bring back all of those memories, good and bad alike.
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Very interesting learning the inner workings of restaurants. And also learning more about the author. This is the second book of hers that I have read.
Heather D. (Anyone who has worked as a waitress can truly identify with the main person in this book alot of funny restraunt stories but also a reminder of the hard work and thankless work waitressing can be.!!!
Both enlightening and insightful! Recommended to everyone who has ever worked in the food industry.
I could not get into this book. I know others who have loved it though.
for those who enjoy dining out a glimpse at what
it's like to be a server...
This is a great book for anyone, those of us who have waited tables, or those of us who are waited on. The author gives a real inside look at the world of table service.
Fun read! Especially for anyone that has ever waited on tables!
This book was a very fun read! Quick and quirky it takes you right into Debra Ginsberg's live as a waitress and brings a new respect for food service workers!
J T. wrote on 12/28/2005...A great book about the inner hilarous workings and confessions of a waitress! Anyone who has ever worked in the service field or waited tables has to read this book!
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