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Monday, 30 June 2008 |
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List of high-volume NYC restaurants sued over tips grows by one reprinted with permission from Nation's Restaurant News NEW YORK (June 27, 2008) Asia Five Eight LLC, operator of the high-volume Tao Asian Bistro in New York City, has joined the list of upscale independent restaurants that have been sued by employees for allegedly violating state and federal wage-and-hour regulations. 
The complaint, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court here on behalf of former servers Greg Prasker and Michelle Larusso, alleges that Tao misappropriated tips and did not compensate its employees for working overtime hours. The restaurant reportedly generates annual sales of $26 million. Representatives of Asia Five, whose Las Vegas Tao is estimated to take in $55 million annually, did not respond to requests for comment by the time of this posting. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Justin M. Swartz of Outten & Golden LLP, would not specify the amount of damages being sought. But he indicated that similar lawsuits may be filed against other restaurants in the near future. 
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 )
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Written by team shiftdrink
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
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Here is a small sample of employers postings with us: Steak Frites -Servers & Bartenders Il Buco -Host/Hostess Patroon -Line Cooks Bourbon Stret Bar & Grill -Bartenders Aqua Grill -Service Manager Artisinal -Wine Director Lomito -Servers Hudson Bar & Books -Cocktail Waitress THOR -Floor Manager Back Forty -Line Cooks Alta -Garde Manger For more Job Postings go to the JOBS section found at the top of this page. Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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Written by Joe Hutcheson
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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I am certainly guilty of rolling my eyes at the woman from somewhere in Tennessee who cries “Oh, my gawd, I just love sushi!” before she orders a California roll, a Boston roll, and a Philadelphia roll. Does she love sushi or just love food named after places she would like to visit?
However, though I would never think to stop at one of the many little Greek places on my way to the N train in Astoria, Queens, a markedly Greek community, I would be the first waiting for friends to join me at the Greek Kitchen in midtown Manhattan for a Mediterranean burger with feta cheese and French fries.
I have heard numerous diners claim that they love dim sum. But it is probably the American versions of dumplings, pot stickers, and egg rolls that “touch their hearts” (a literal translation of “Dim Sum”) and not the fried chicken feet, daikon radish cakes, and rice wrapped with lotus leaves traditionally associated with the experience.
And when we say we want to go out for Mexican, we generally mean that we want to go out and eat free chips and salsa until we are more stuffed than a chunky chicken chimichanga.
From our favorite fast food joints like Taco Bell and Pizza Hut to our casual dining chains like Benihana and the Olive Garden (not to mention any number of Chinese buffets with the word “palace” in the title), Amer-ethnic foods seem to be among our national favorites. Words like “Tex-Mex” and “Pan-Asian” have become catch phrases in the restaurant world, and having worked in both, these monikers are a much easier way to answer the question; “What kinda food do y’all have?”
But what comes to mind if you just want American food? Certainly there are a myriad of options such as T.G.I. Fridays, Ruby Tuesday, or good old Denny’s.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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Written by team shiftdrink
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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You asked us for it, so we had to deliver. The idea behind ‘The Inside Scoop’ is to bring those burning questions that we all have about other establishments to light. 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… (All sources of information are kept confidential. If you would like to participate in ‘The Inside Scoop’ go to the contact us)
This week we ventured to August, owned by Andrew Chapman and this is the deal...
HOW BAD IS THE FAMILY MEAL?
Family meal is really good,. That cooks have contests to see who can make the best meal and there is a running top 10 list. They make seperate meals for those with dietary restrictions such as vegetarians and Muslims.
IS HEALTH INSURANCE OFFERED, AND IF SO, HOW LONG BEFORE ELIGIBILITY? Yes insurance is offered. Oxford, six months in. IS THE CHEF TOUGH TO WORK FOR?
Nope. Terrence runs a pretty laid back kitchen. HOW IS THE MONEY? (EXCELLENT, GOOD, ONLY OK?)
Good, especially considering the short hours DO YOU GET A SHIFT DRINK AT THE END OF THE NIGHT?
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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Wednesday, 21 May 2008 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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A Day Out: Union Square Greenmarket |
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Written by Rachel Graville
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 |
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Today, Greenmarkets around the city (and an ever-expanding number of outer-borough locations) are busy, popular venues for farmers, purveyors, and shoppers alike to access fresh, local, seasonal products native to our region. Today, some 150 farmers participate in Greenmarket's programs, and, as of July, 45-50 Greenmarkets will offer local produce to Manhattan and the outer boroughs. The Greenmarket at Union Square, the biggest Greenmarket in the city, is one you shouldn’t miss.
Artist: Ella Yang Before Union Square was the hub of offices, stores, and restaurants it is today, many New Yorkers considered the area dangerous and uncared for. Thirty-one years ago, a city-betterment program introduced the Greenmarket there in an effort to attract business and provide city-dwellers with fresh, local produce. Now Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am to 6pm, Union Square bustles with farmer and artisan vendors, as well as political activists, musicians, and religious groups. Spring is the best time to get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the Union Square Greenmarket. All the fields are waking up after a long winter slumber, and delicious signs of spring are in abundance at the market these days. In April, the first abundant spring crop to peek its green head was the ramp, a regional favorite whose flavor is akin to garlic and resembles a scallion. Restaurants across the city are heralding the coming warmth with dishes that include various incarnations of this wild leek. Strawberries are just starting to arrive—look for the particularly small and deep red ones if you don't care for the tartness of the first crop. Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 26 June 2008 )
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