Book Review: Waiter Rant

Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip - Confessions of a Cynical Waiter is a great read to fully understand the underworld of foodservice. The entertaining and witty musings of “anonymous” writer Steve Dublanica are a quick, fascinating journey into the upper crust New York restaurant biz, and the actors, students, and other temporary servers who make it tick. Throughout the story the reader is left in the dark about the identity of the author, a downsized corporate executive, who falls into a “temporary” waiter’s job to make ends meet. What we learn along the way is not only the disgusting and depraved hijinks that go on behind those kitchen doors, but also what draws people to this seemingly back-breaking and thankless job. The book also highlights the major influence that blogging has in our society today. Dublanica’s book is an offshoot of the anonymous blog he started years ago to vent his frustrations about restaurant management, staff and customers. Since being “outed,” Dublanica has a new blog site, waiterrant.net. Can’t wait to read the next installment of Steve’s rants, and pick up a few “tips” too! (Also available in audiobook.) - Kathy (Downtown)