Steakhouses

Bittersweet Eighth Grade Promotion After attending Desert Harbor Elementary School for nine years from kindergarten through eighth grade, I made many great memories as well as gone through some obstacles. As promotion day approached, May 20, 2015, was the day of my eighth grade promotion. The first thing in the morning after I brushed my teeth and put on a t-shirt and pants, my oldest sister drove me to a nail salon. After I got my manicure, we went back home. My oldest sister curled my hair…

entire waiting area. The hostess was dressed in a luminous white collar shirt and in somber black pants. She is nervous and feels quickly overpowered by the persistent demands of the customers. That hostess was me. I was the new host at an Outback Steakhouse. I was still in training and I couldn't keep up with the job. When the duty of pleasing everybody falls upon your shoulders, it can be an overbearing burden. Unfortunately, I had a misconception before I got hired that hosting was easy and…

Not all roads lead to heaven, but Vallone’s, on Gessner Road in Houston, Texas will definitely lead you to a most euphoric experience that is compatibly close. Under the ownership and direction of a local, legendary chef, Vallone’s has earned notoriety as one of Houston’s newest, most high-acclaimed restaurants. Patrons, as well as various, local news outlets such as The Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, and Houstonia magazine have all made this assertion. There are many variables that…

On the morning of December 25th, the day after the “Festive Medieval Fete,” as Morgana had called it, Arthur woke with a food hangover. After his flirtation with casual alcoholism back during the summer, her rarely imbibed, but food was a different matter. Tristan had produced an incomparable feast the previous night. “I’m not going for authentic,” Tristan explained, “but I am going for delicious.” Even with his bloated stomach aching, Arthur recalled the scrumptious delicacies from the…

Before starting my senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to attend the BB&T Atlanta Open. Watching the players up close and meeting them sent a wave of thrill throughout my body, and I felt an adrenaline rush during each point. Since I made lots of significant memories and enjoyed each moment, I was able to attend the same tournament the year before I started college. While each experience had a similar feel, there were some contrasting qualities, such as who participated in the…

Would you ever or have you ever watched a comedy TV show that made you laugh until you felt like you were getting abs. If no, then Fresh off the boat is the show for you. It will make you laugh with the type of lines and dialogs that are said and especially by the acting that is done. This is a show that at first made me feel okay about it but after watching it a little more it made me laugh and want to watch it even more. It isn't just a comedy, it has a certain purpose behind everything that…

I knew Red Lobster was a bad option. I wanted to go to Outback Steakhouse, but mom had her way, even on MY high school graduation. I was stuck, sitting in the booth, waitress staring at me for 15, 16, 17 seconds now. Sitting in my cap and gown, she asked again – “where are you going to college?” I’d prefer the Bloomin’ Onion to this any day of the week. “Oakland Community College” It was forced out, as if I had choked on the garden salad that had been delivered moments earlier. The waitress…

There are lots of great folks who are employed in restaurants that are treated like crap by their employer or the customer. Sit down restaurants are lots less expensive than fast food restaurants. As stated by the Civic Science poll, the people most likely to visit fast food restaurants aren't big fans. As you consider which restaurant you'd love to begin a career in, you can encounter the many unique forms of establishments. Choosing which restaurant to visit for dinner really is dependent on…

frequently visited by various well-known people such as Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O’Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and of course, Joe Gould. It was a hub for writers and poets. Today, the restaurant has been described as as Parisian steakhouse meeting a classic New York City tavern, and has even been awarded a Michelin Star. Having examined the menu, the…

opinion, qualified leaders are those who care about their staff and treat them with respect. My current boss, Ian Minor, has multiple qualities that meet the requirements to be an excellent leader. Ian is currently a manager partner at Longhorn Steakhouse. Previously, Ian started working for this company as a host, back in his early twenties, and working his way up to where he is now. He went from a host position to a server position, from a server position to a manager position, and…