New Shiftdrink Forums!
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Visit the new, improved Shiftdrink Forums page now to network, gripe, exchange nightlife recommendations, or get job advice. Here's an excerpt from the latest Forum posts:
"OK… I hate when customers steal my fucking pens after signing the check. This last week a very famous actor (he was in Top Gun, I’ll leave it at that) came into the restaurant twice and I waited on him both times. The first visit, he tipped graciously but my pen (a spanking new black G2) was missing from the checkfold. I blew it off as just a mindless mistake. Two nights later, when he returned to the restaurant he stole my pen again! It almost doesn’t matter how much people tip when they steal my pen… and a celebrity worth millions!?!? Come on, people!"
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Inside Scoop: Nobu Tribeca
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You asked us for it, so we had to deliver. The Inside Scoop brings to light those burning questions that we all have about how the other half lives in New York restaurants. The grass isn't always greener. But we dish it up piping hot and unadulterated from real industry insiders. Team Shiftdrink put their necks on the line so you could have the most up-to-date information available. Dig in while it’s still fresh…
This week we ventured to NOBU TRIBECA, owned by Nobu Matsuhisa, and this is what we found.
HOW IS THE FAMILY MEAL?
Hit or miss, mostly miss. There’s always a salad which is nice. Always some kind of meat (although it’s hard to find an edible piece), some butter-doused veggies, and rice.
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Top Industry-Friendly Bars
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Anyone who has ever worked in a restaurant knows how important it is to have that special place you go to after work where you find friendly faces and a stiff drink (buy backs don’t hurt either). An industry bar is like an oasis in the desert. They stay open late, and they don't get annoyed when you talk shit about your job. So for you, dear members, we’ve compiled this short list of our favorite late-night, industrial-strength watering holes. So after that next closing shift that kicks your ass, pay a visit to one of these fine establishments for some liquid lovin’. Tell ‘em Shiftdrink sent ya! Click "read more" to see our list of Best Industry-friendly bars. If you have favorites you think we missed, leave them in our comments section.
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NYC Craft Beer Week
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This year's festival is bigger and better with more than 80 city bars across all five boroughs participating in a the week long event. Events include interactive beer crawls, beer walks, and brewmaster tastings at such notable restaurants as Per Se, Resto, and Tabla. Proceeds for all events will benefit Just Food, a non-profit organization that works to develop a just and sustainable food system in the New York City Area. Information on this festival including schedule of events can be found on their website, www.nyccraftbeerweek.com. Read More . . .
