May I assume that this is a put-on? With all of the very nice places to dine which can be found all over the map its hardly the undertaking of a lifetime to find a good first class restaurant? I have to think you are a reasonably sophisticated woman who is no stranger to places where white tablecloths, good flatware, wine glasses, etc are the norm and this is just a bit of humor. If one were anticipating a great meal at a fine restaurant and were informed by the Maitre'd that there would be a slight delay in seating you I must assume that you would simply say, "Very well, Ill wait in your anteroom/or lounge and please send someone with a Kir", or whatever I felt like, while waiting for my table. Half an hour is hardly unusual for a busy restaurant.
Were you dining alone or with friends? If alone or with a date a large party would not likely cause a delay in seating a single/couple customer. If with a party of several, a delay would not be unexpected. If an exceptionally long delay took place the house would most likely apologize and send over complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvre. So, this is a put-on, isn't it?

lol, someone doesn't get the joke ;)

Don't be intimidated by any of the four and five-star rated restaurants, either. They may be a bit pricey, but I guarantee they're worth the wait.

That's right - don't be intimidated by their HOTNESS!!:p

Hey V,

Have you tried Mustard's Last Stand in Boulder? Great hot dogs. I'm sure you'd love it.

There one in Denver, too, down by the D.U. Campus.

Do you guys think I should try AIing into law school?

Never give up hope when it comes to law school! It might take some time, even longer than you ever imagined. You even might not end up where you expected, but I believe that you will find the law school that is right for you. Besides, any law school would be blessed to have your tuition money.

Best wishes to you in your journey :)

Val,
I understand your frustration. I, too, was an adult before I was able to have my first restaurant experience. I heard others talk about their experiences, but it just wasn't my time. Finally, when the right moment came, I was ready. Alas, the first time was a big dissapointment. But each subsequent time got better and better.

I'm sure it will happen for you soon. In the meantime, just keep fantasizing about it.

how dare any restaurant not serve you? They don't know what they're missing! It's their loss! There's no way in hell you could be anything other than absolutely perfect! Even though you're broke and couldn't pay for the meal, dressed like a homeless person, and have the table manners of cookie monster, you still were perfect for them and they made a huge mistake!

Never give up hope, Valkyrie. Open your mind and your heart and learn all you can about restaurants. I only considered a few restaurants back in the day, but now I eat at restaurants I never thought I'd like. One will be right for you!

*DEAD* :D

and have the table manners of cookie monster

Didja hear that Cookie Monster has "seen the light" and will be saying now that cookies should only be be eaten in small portions....Ses. Street is going on a health kick...

Back to V's search! ;)

Absolutely criminal, IMHO. To what new lows will Miss Piggy have to sink, in the name of pc?



*still singing*

Update: the next chapter!
 

Hello, friends.

I was sitting around last night feeling sorry for myself since things didn't work out with Yap, Micronesia. I had one beer and then another and another and I thought long and hard about what exactly I wanted from a restaurant. Is this worth it, I asked myself. Yes, it is! Fueled by my longstanding dreams and the kind words of encouragement from my dear friends on GC, I got dressed (in black pants from Ann Taylor, a lacy Banana Republic shirt and coordinating Fendi handbag with JCrew boots) and took a cab to a restaurant that has always appealed to me ever since I once read their menu while passing by one evening.

My hopes were quickly dashed once I arrived and there was not an available table. From the lobby, I called a dear old friend from college (I was able to attend a fine university thanks to a scholarship that resulted from a hybrid verbena plant I developed when I was 17 that is both fragrant, beautiful and exceptionally drought resistant) who is in the Junior League in Virginia. She had many comforting words for me, and it just so happened that a kind woman who was also a member of Junior League in Virginia was leaving the restaurant as I was emotionally discussing my restaurant problems with my friend. I'll be darned if she didn't stop right then and there and tell me that she knows someone who owns a great restaurant just a few blocks away! She offered to accompany me to this restaurant, which I will call Vilnius, Lithuania, next Sunday for brunch! I am simply beside myself! I hope Vilnius, Lithuania will be my new home!

What should I wear to brunch when I hope to make a good impression on my new friend?

want a road trip?
chico's tacos in el paso is a bit of a phenomena.
and you don't need a reservation...

I know some restaurant owners in my town who may know some restaurant owners in your town. I think they get together every year at their Hospitality Convention.

This is their recognition symbol:
http://www.aiga.org/Resources/Symbol...aurant_inv.gif

Want me to see if I can arrange a contact to get in touch with you?

Maybe you could send them a SHEET CAKE as a thank-you gift.

I need to find myself the perfect beer so when you find the perfect place to dine let me know so I can search for the perfect beer.

ETA: OMG I'm having WINE tonight! (what a change!)

Congrats, jharb!

Congratulations!

Cosign! Congratulations!!

Congratulations on your new home with WINE!!! I hope Wine will be bring you many cherished memories.

Congratulations on your comment, GeekyPenguin! You're such a kind, caring person!

Valkyrie, I have FINALLY FOUND MY RESTAURANT so there is hope for us all! I'll be going to a Japanese Steak House tonight. This will be the answer to all of my problems! My life will be wonderful now that I've found a restaurant! If you want I'll put in a good word with the maitre'd for you.

OH GOODNESS. That is very kind of you but I'm a vegetarian and heart disease seems to run in my family and I can only assume it is the result of my ancestors eating too much meaty stuff and so I really think I should try to stick it out and find a restaurant whose philanthropy and menu more closely aligns with my moral code and propensity for clogged arteries. However maybe if I am rejected by my top 25 restaurant choices I will consider it.

I'm worried because I was supposed to have dinner at Lithuania the other Saturday but the woman I was supposed to meet did not return any of the messages I left her, and I'm a persistent little devil so I know I left her at least 28 messages last Friday, and that was BEFORE I started drinking! HAHA! So we'll see what happens! I'll keep you posted! And congratulations to you on finding a restaurant! It really is a gift from Good Ol' God when you receive such a glorious blessing, isn't it? It's just like a little bit of heaven on earth, I tell you! It really gives your life meaning!

Eat Drink and be Merry! Tomarrow You may die!:)

Waiting on My First SS Check soon.:D

Figure when the Man says it is time to go, then So Long See Ya!

I'm thinking it will...if I get tired of merlot I can always try a different variety! :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Do you know if they serve WINE there? ;)

Looks like someone ended their search for the perfect drink!

Since so many have had successful searches for the perfect restaurant, I think I will tell you about mine. I am looking for a restaurant of my own, however, I have a complication this week. It's Passover so there must be menu items which are kosher for Passover. (ie things I can eat that are not made with flour or wheat.) I have no idea where to start. Can you help me?

Maybe a Kosher Deli. There is a Kosher Chinese restaurant in NYC. Maybe you have one in your city.

Here is some Kosher wine for you:

http://www.kosherwine.com/images/bot...8597603393.jpg

Looks real tempting.

THE SEARCH IS OVER

How can I convince you what you see is real
Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel
I was always reachin', you were just a girl I knew
I took for granted the friend I have in you

I was living for a dream, loving for a moment
Taking on the world, that was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever, the search is over
You were with me all the while

Can we last forever, will we fall apart
At times it's so confusing, these questions of the heart
You followed me through changes and patiently you'd wait
Till I came to my senses through some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream, loving for a moment
Taking on the world, that was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever, the search is over
You were with me all the while

Now the miles stretch out behind me
Loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie victims of the game
Then good luck it finally struck
Like lightning from the blue
Every highway leading me back to you

Now at last I hold you, now all is said and done
The search has come full circle
Our destinies are one
So if you ever loved me
Show me that you give a damn
You'll know for certain
The man I really am

I was living for a dream, loving for a moment
Taking on the world, that was just my style
Then I touched your hand, I could hear you whisper
The search is over, love was right before my eyes

Well e-frenz, I have amazing, important news to share today!

I left on my lunch break today starving and hungover, my headache growing by the minute. I decided to take drastic action and I drove directly to Little Caesars, where I entered and placed an order for pizza, crazy bread and sauce. LO AND BEHOLD the young man called me ma'am and prompty presented me with my food! I mean, I've always been interested in Little Caesars ever since I was a wee girl and there was one by my house and I knew they had CHEESE and stuff in there and it really did a lot for the neighborhood.

I could not believe it. I am beside myself. This is the most amazing day that has ever happened in my life. Never had I imagined that my search would lead me to cheap pizza on a Thursday afternoon! I am pleased to report that Little Caesars is MULTICULURAL! And dedicated to bringing cheap pizza to impoverished neighborhoods all over the country! And they have pizza HOT AND READY for you all the time and if there's one thing I like, it's being associated with something that is HOT AND READY!

Hopefully I will be able to take the next step with Little Caesars. I hope to eat there several times a month and I can't wait to hop over onto Ebay to buy Little Caesars tshirts and keychains. Hopefully I can get flip flops too with the little hairy chested mascot on them.

Well GC friends, this has been quite an adventure for me. I will of course keep you all posted on how things are going for me with my new home. I won't fall off the face of the earth now that I've finally found meaning in my life! I wish you all the best and gosh darn it hopefully someday soon I will be engaged so I can have a wedding catered by Little Caesars and where my best sisters in the world can sing Little Caesars songs to me and my new husband and then soon after that maybe I will even have a little legacy I can name Littley or Caesar or LittleCaesara and then my life will be truly wonderful and I will be blessed!

I got a $10 gift card to Buca di Beppo in the mail today, unsolicited. Perhaps this is a sign and I should go with my gut!

Fuckin' eh that's a great song.

Val-as your sister,I will make sure that I am on the lookout for anyone and anything with Little Ceasars insignia and I will make sure and post it right away when I see it.

"Pizza! Pizza!"

Best line ever!!!