A quick note – be nice! I’ve had to delete 4 comments today because they were out of line. No personal attacks against other readers.
There are lots of rumors about restaurants circling the drain. Some that seem pretty accurate, others that don’t. Note: if you write that you haven’t been paid by your restaurant since January, I’m going to think you are either lying or a complete idiot. Who stays on the job for 9 months without being paid?
Anyway, for now I’ve decided to hold off printing those types of rumors until I’m sure the doors are closing. There is enough stress for restaurateurs (and all of us), without them having to deal with that.
A few interesting tidbits. A large PR company has started a site that allows restaurants and whatnot to post a few lines announcing upcoming events. $25.00 each. I’d link but don’t want to give them the publicity. Remember, it’s free here, and if I did start charging, it wouldn’t be anywhere near that price!
Jake Martin has taken over the chef position at Carlyle. His most recent position was Chef de Cuisine of Veil in Seattle. Carlyle plans include more seafood and the addition of a tasting menu. Anyone been recently?
Two Tarts Bakery is getting closer to opening. Walked by the other night and peered in the door. Equipment has gone in, and according to Elizabeth, they hope to have the doors open in two weeks or so.
That’s it for now. There’s not a whole lot going on. Feel free to keep the news tips coming! pdxfooddude@gmail.com. Oh yeah, bowing to pressure, I’m on Facebook now. Feel free to add me if you’d like.
I received an anonymous “no pay since January” call just last week. I’m sure it’s the same place, unless there’s some kind of no pay conspiracy going on. They seem to want to raise a ruckus though. I must say I had the same thought… Why the hell would anyone work without pay for 10 months? I mean… I understand working for free when you operate a highly respected local food website. But as a front of house staff? Sheesh. ;)
perhaps the tips are good. If you’re pulling $100.-00/night in cash, you could overlook a lot of sins.
$100/night is really not that much. FOH staff generally work 3-4 days/week and generally have one really bad night for every good night.