Category Archives: Life on a Cocktail Napkin

SPOTTING THE EX-STRIPPER

At Johnny D’s, a young woman leaned over the bar, almost grabbed my arm as I walked past. “Hey!” she said, “What’s the matter . . . you won’t say hi?” For a second I thought she must be someone I should … Continue reading

Posted in Life on a Cocktail Napkin | 13 Comments

JOHNNY LA LA and the HICCUP CURE (And two more short notes)

1.)  ONE THAT NEVER FAILS . . . A guy at the bar had the hiccups. It was at Johnny D’s this past Saturday night and the place was packed.  I’d come over to ask the man if he would … Continue reading

Posted in Life on a Cocktail Napkin | 13 Comments

A CHILD’S TRICYCLE (and drinking to forget)

I was behind the bar at The Sunflower Café in Harvard Square when I got the call from Bruce S. Bruce was a drinking buddy from my Albany, NY days.  He and his girlfriend Betty had been regulars at The … Continue reading

Posted in Life on a Cocktail Napkin | 8 Comments

“What is this . . . GENERATION WHINE?”

When I started this blog, I had to decide whether to reveal that I work at Johnny D’s. What if I had something negative to say about the customers, or the staff? I decided if so, I’d just wait until … Continue reading

Posted in Life on a Cocktail Napkin | 15 Comments

TWO PART-TIME (Perhaps over-the-top) EMPLOYEES

One of the great things about working in bars and restaurants is the people you work with. Restaurant employees are just not your typical working Janes and Joes. Maybe it’s because this business is a little out of the mainstream.  … Continue reading

Posted in Life on a Cocktail Napkin | 11 Comments