Author Archives: MikeQ

IN VINO, VERITAS

In wine, truth?  Well then, there are some people who probably shouldn’t drink — or at least they should learn when to drink, and when to stay sober. Let me be clear, I know how it feels at the end … Continue reading

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DOG EATS DOG

I have to change the names and the exact location in this next post.  Let’s just say it happened in a very busy bar, in a small town where I was living at the time.  I worked at a pub … Continue reading

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THAT FORMER EMPLOYEE IS WORKING … WHERE?

Johnny D’s has its share of outstanding alumni — people who have worked at the club, and then moved on.  One of our doormen worked weekend nights while attending law school.   He graduated and is now a Massachusetts State Trooper.  … Continue reading

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BY THE SKIN OF HER TEETH

Here’s something that might amuse those of us who work in restaurants and bars — although it will probably offend just about everyone else.  It’s a real-life story about dodging a complaint bullet, and getting away with something when you’ve … Continue reading

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A TALE OF TWO WORMS

Here’s two stories about my least favorite industry type — the low-living (slimy) restaurant worm.  I won’t say where the following incidents took place, but they both happened a long time ago, and definitely not where I work now . … Continue reading

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