Parkville Market, Hartford, CT — March 21, 2022

Further ruminations re: remittances / streamlining the closing manager's procedure for handling cash tips: Along with closed checks, cash-out report, and remittance*, the closing manager receives from each server, rounded to the nearest dollar, 25 percent of cash tips*: 11 percent towards support, 10 percent towards the bar, 4 percent towards the front desk. From… Continue reading Parkville Market, Hartford, CT — March 21, 2022

“Whatever That Means” — February 11 – 12, 2022

ULC Logbook, Friday, February 11th, 2022: We started with approx. 138 covers. There were a couple of cancellations, and we did not gain much by way of walk-in’s; however, as R. commented, it was a fairly smooth service, as he was not aware of any instances where parties had to wait for their table. We… Continue reading “Whatever That Means” — February 11 – 12, 2022

Chef’s At-Home Thanksgiving Dinner — November 25, 2021

Chef's At-Home Thanksgiving Dinner*: First CourseLocal Squash Soup. Truffle cream, toasted hazelnuts. Second Course Baby Spinach Salad. Roquefort cheese, caramelized pears, walnut dressing, toasted pecans. Main CourseOrganic Turkey Roulade. Turkey breast wrapped in bacon, cornbread stuffing, chestnut & apple cider jus, home-made cranberry sauce from Bishop's Orchards. Served with potato gratin, Brussels sprouts, fricassee of Seacoast Farm mushrooms. Dessert   Caramelized Bishop's Orchards Apple Tart. Mascarpone vanilla… Continue reading Chef’s At-Home Thanksgiving Dinner — November 25, 2021