As an ex-restaurateur dilettante (shirt? what shirt?), Let me weigh in with a few comments on the large party rezzie thing. 1) Unfortunately, people often don’t show up for their reservations. I’ve noted that this is... (10 replies, last updated by Roger Lee February 19, 2001)

that she was pleased that he would be eating in the neighborhood and hoped that the next time he was in NYC, he would be able to dine at Chanterelle. Now, that’s the kind of treatment that bespeaks a restaurateur who knows... (14 replies, last updated by jonah April 12, 2003)

treated so badly. Several people told me they had similar experiences. In summary, Steps of Rome may the perfect place for drunks trying to quench their hangover on a Friday night or tourists willing to be mistreated by a bunch... (30 replies, last updated by rworange August 18, 2007)

I do in fact eat at Cut and Mozza. Although perhaps not as often as I’d like, not having a personal assistant to make redundant reservations. Overbooking by restaurateurs is rude; I submit that overbooking by customers is... (15 replies, last updated by jennifer810 January 5, 2007)

. The bill: $38, which included a 20 percent tip. The service was attentive. Our table server was pleasant, welcoming, and spoke English well. One question: Is it considered rude among Ecuadoran restaurateurs (or Mexicans, for that... (2 replies, last updated by Steve March 29, 2004)

I luckily have bever met the owner or someone too rude here but ive only been twice, Ive seen a ton of negative feedback for the service but the food id really good. Its really unbelievable the stories ive heard (6 replies, last updated by tatamagouche October 31, 2006)

restaurant enthusiasts. recently renovayted for the movie Punisher, it has looked nice for the last couple years, and the burgers and poie great as always. The former carhop turned restaurateur, Yvonne Freeman, will preside over... (4 replies, last updated by andy huse November 8, 2005)

(what to do about rude customers, etc...) but never a direct response to comments about their restaurants. Is that taboo here? Like I said, just curious. (15 replies, last updated by SLAP October 4, 2002)

not to let the rudeness and obvious discrimination ruin the evening. Happy to report it did not, with rare steak and frites at les halles washing away the lingering bitterness. Btw, I must say I have eaten in shorts in any number... (25 replies, last updated by Cristina August 24, 2001)

, since they always miss them. (Luka’s missed by only six months or so...) Much as I would love to have a tolerable Indian restaurant in the downtown Oakland area, I’m going to boycott them for as many months as they... (21 replies, last updated by Osiris March 27, 2005)

-less and totally pretentious. It was trying to masquerade as a cool, good restaurant, but the desire came from the wrong place. “Trying” and “cool” don’t go together, and neither one goes with great... (10 replies, last updated by jrogers345 March 24, 2007)

't exactly the culinary nexus of the universe. Many restaurateurs also attempt to command Chicago prices without delivering Chicago quality or service. Although I agree with the assessment of Radio Maria, to this I would add... (7 replies, last updated by Pinktornado February 14, 2005)

rude as a single diner taking up a table. That’s why I get my sandwich to go. The cottechino sandwich is my indulgence of late. The vanilla overtones paired with the spike of the black pepper is stunning. And with the chewy... (7 replies, last updated by Seattle Rose March 28, 2003)

wow! how rude and careless of their readers' opinion! hmm. Maybe I should write a comment on the bottom of the online article. (15 replies, last updated by FoodReader October 16, 2009)

went to the armory art show last night and got the urge to stop by azuri before heading home. never again... i wouldn’t tolerate rude, dismissive service at a trendy meatpacking district spot, so why should i at a dive.... (11 replies, last updated by raybird July 17, 2006)