In Food outshines service at Cetrella (SF Chronicle, October 15), Michael Bauer asks "What is it about empty restaurants that cultivates poor service? It
seems like every time I go into a dining room with a sea of open
tables, service is erratic".
I think there are more mistakes made in restaurants both in the kitchen and on the floor on lethargic evenings.
Compare it if you want to a band that cannot find its groove.
Rhythm is lacking.
Things do not flow.
How can you remedy to that?
Someone suggested that you should be able to Ring for Service at Restaurants on Why Not.
Reminded me of the ’emergency’ bell for nurses in hospitals.
Is there a balance to be found between slow service created by lack of attention on part of the staff and impatience on customer side.
Not every dish can be rushed through after all.
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