Posts by Theages

In our restaurant we offer comps sometimes, and deny comps at others.  Everyone gets the benefit of the doubt and we will offer a comp if we feel that the situation warrents it. Ultimately we determine whether or not we feel this...

I agree with the "F**k No!" stance.  If one of my staff questions me on it, I bring him into the mens bathroom, step in the puddle under the urinal, go back to the line, step on the floor, place a peice of scrap meat in...

Apply your time to what you enjoy and toward your long term goals.  It sounds like you have done well as a manager in the front of the house.  Long term, do you see yourself in the kitchen or in a managers position in the...

I believe they are Carter Hofman carts.  I have used them before and they are great.  I agree with Ed, 2 smaller ones is better than 1 large one.  If you decide to get one large then try to purchase one extra warmer. ...

I'm glad you posted!  This looks like a great book.  Amazon rates it at 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews.  Thanks.

An example of the type of chart I am working on is at a site with the info uncompleted.  It is located at http://www.chefs-resources.com/RibeyeYieldFactors

I don't know of a Canadian supplier, but I do know of a few on-line suppliers.  JBPrince is good, but a bit pricy.  Matfer has good products, but their website is not very good.  Getting a catalogue from them is better...

I use Epicurious for ideas sometimes.  For instance, for Turkey for Thanksgiving, I'll search their recipes to get ideas of something I would like to do, maybe combine the best parts of 2 or 3 recipe ideas.  Also, their...

The night crew would occationally put a few of the metal mixing bowls up high on a shelf so you have to reach up for it, and they would fill it to the rim w/ water. You naturally tip the edge when taking it off the shelf.....Splash!! ...

Pouring vinegar into someone's drink left sitting around. A paste of cayenne pepper spread over cookies which have been pilfered. Chocolate dipped garlic or crisco left sitting on a plate for someone to steal.