Section 117

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Category: Bar Memoirs: “Tips Aren’t Worth It!”

  • The Rub and Tug that Never Was

    The last place I lived at had half a dozen massage parlours within walking distance from it. While this seemed normal to me, one of my regulars from a bigger city pointed out they usually aren’t so visible on the second main road artery! I didn’t care, such establishments weren’t for me or the circle…

  • The Colleague with Constant Body Odour

    “You stink of horse.” -Saruman, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers You know you don’t work at a first rate restaurant when your co-bartender always has disgusting body odour. Her name was Jodie. She wasn’t a bad person, but I wouldn’t call her honest or reliable either. Most bars have a girl or two…

  • “Ow My Back!”

    Not to sound stereotypical but Filipinos tend to be hardworking, reliable employees. In Canada they make great kitchen workers. Then there was Angelo… the boy who cried back pain. *** I was working at my least favourite job in the industry. It was the first or second year, when I still enjoyed it to some…

  • Mary the Barbie

    Mary was as close to a barbie doll as any woman I’ve ever seen. She was tall, blonde, curvy, and well-endowed. I noticed her as soon as she walked into my pub. I had no idea we’d be making out in a hot tub by the end of the night. *** I was working the…

  • The 2 oz Write Up:

    “Pettiness precludes greatness.” -the Author I was working at my least favourite restaurant during my career. It was passed the point where I enjoyed the staff and place so I only stayed for the tips. The only thing that kept me half sane was a sense of professionalism, seeing my regulars, and drinking heavily after…

  • Landan the Kitchen Manager

    “Fuck Landan drinks alot!”  During my career I usually had better relations with the kitchen than the FOH. Partially, this was due to most cooks being guys and since I treated them better than whiny waitresses the boys loved me. We also worked in different areas and I respected their autonomy. But most crucially, even…