tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post2574588204757451697..comments2023-11-05T02:49:49.453-08:00Comments on 40 going on 28: Two quick restaurant etiquette questionsTKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08123364195474763594noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-29214909706291061352012-08-25T15:25:22.356-07:002012-08-25T15:25:22.356-07:00HUMAN CAR ALARM is my new favorite phrase.
HUMAN CAR ALARM is my new favorite phrase.<br />amy.leblanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188640783609376603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-84032349855872033612012-08-13T13:25:45.810-07:002012-08-13T13:25:45.810-07:00Hmm... So I leave town for a few weeks and when I ...Hmm... So I leave town for a few weeks and when I return to catch up my much-missed 40 going on 28 Important News, I immediately agree with ALL of the comments. WHAT IS GOING ON? <br /><br />Nothing to add except I wish all parents had thesoniashow's attitude...<br /><br />Tamagosanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583066213197379712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-62874917639841374752012-07-30T20:09:07.720-07:002012-07-30T20:09:07.720-07:00I keep wanting to like this place because I occasi...I keep wanting to like this place because I occasionally play golf, and the Presidio Golf Course is one of the treasures of public golf courses in the world. It was Military Only for decades, so the fact that it's open to all now is one of those rare quality of life improvements I have managed to live through in San Francisco history, like seeing the waterfront liberated from the Embarcadero Freeway through that fabulous 1989 earthquake.<br /><br />The cafe, though, has always felt wrong, like a wannabe corporate entertainment space that just doesn't work for anyone. The outdoor patio near the 18th green is the only place I'll eat, even when it's chilly ass cold. It's a beautiful place with that line of eucalyptus trees framing frustrated golfers ending their difficult rounds.<br /><br />And to answer your questions 1 and 2, just because you bought it at Starbucks doesn't mean it's fucking sacred, and screaming kids are not acceptable anywhere in San Francisco where adults are paying to have a Lovely Brunch.Civic Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362422142667230626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-80096561246181621432012-07-30T19:53:37.022-07:002012-07-30T19:53:37.022-07:00#1: For the coffee, I'd use the same rule as t...#1: For the coffee, I'd use the same rule as the bar/food rule. If they sell it there, don't bring it in. If in doubt, ask permission.<br /><br />#2: Don't feel bad. Children aren't miniature adults and thus lack the patience and social skills to behave in a restaurant. Most parents already feel bad and embarrassed when their kids act out in public but since small children can't be reasoned with, often nothing can be done.Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05441285410195102812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-68438244138883001582012-07-30T18:21:26.831-07:002012-07-30T18:21:26.831-07:00Re kids, don't feel bad. And like @sonia, I wo...Re kids, don't feel bad. And like @sonia, I would evacuate the premises if Taquita Justice blew up (though the noisier the brunch place the more leeway we have there...)<br /><br />And re coffee, unless there's a chance of an absurdly long Chloe's-style wait, nay on bringing in outside beverages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-73527963377787232192012-07-30T13:31:12.568-07:002012-07-30T13:31:12.568-07:00I'd never bring outside food into a sit-down r...I'd never bring outside food into a sit-down restaurant, but that's just me. Also, you were totally fine in asking to move. It's not your fault they have failed to teach their kids the meaning of "STFU!!" and actually they were probably relieved that you moved, so they didn't have to feel so self-conscious about the noise. You were doing them a favor.GGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261527701229835583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-51926355489641706442012-07-30T10:42:00.895-07:002012-07-30T10:42:00.895-07:00The restaurant serves coffee - it is an item on th...The restaurant serves coffee - it is an item on the menu. Unless you want to pay some version of corkage (brewage?), you should no sooner bring in your own coffee than you should bring in a box with some scrambled eggs in it ("I like them a certain way. Just some toast, please!")Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395319755814215066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301407940699570948.post-83101038857025699902012-07-30T10:04:59.194-07:002012-07-30T10:04:59.194-07:00As someone with a spawn, I say you absolutely shou...As someone with a spawn, I say you absolutely shouldn't feel bad. The parents with the screaming kids should feel bad. <br /><br />We've been pretty lucky so far on that front. But, when we go out with the spawn I am fully prepared to leave the restaurant if he starts crying. Folks are paying good money to eat, and they shouldn't have to listen to my crying baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com