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The Bitter Bistro
Hosted by Joey · EN
I'm the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for an eternity and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
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TBB--2019 Yelper of the Year
Jan 11, 202000:28:19Tap to summarize2019 was a great year for Yelpers! They were mad, frustrated, and hurt because they didn't get the attention that they deserved. I review the reviews and give Yelpers their just rewards. The time has come for the servers and bartenders to take back the power! Down with Yelp and the cowardliness it represents!
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TBB Podcast 322 w/ Danielle aka Beer Slinger
Nov 25, 201501:01:24Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! On this episode, I welcome Danielle aka Beer Slinger. My first out-of-country guest. All the way from Toronto, and full of great, funny stories about the service industry. We discuss wobbly tables, what it's like to work FOH and BOH, and the ladies who wear those hats. Check out her Twitter @beer_slinger. And mine, @thebitterbistro, facebook.com/thebitterbistro, and blog www.thebitterbistro.com
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast Ep 321 w/ Dean Dobbs
Oct 14, 201501:04:41Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! Season 3 starts with my first out-of-state guest. All the way from OKC, Dean Dobbs, a.k.a. "Bitter Ass Server." He talks about splitting checks, going from corporate 9 to 5 to the service industry, and hooking up with co-workers. Find Dean on Twitter: @bitterassserver Find me Twitter: @thebitterbistro Twitter: @joeyrockenstein Facebook: thebitterbistro Website: www.thebitterbistro.com Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
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TBB 220--The Bitter Diaries
Oct 30, 201400:21:07Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! They say one is the loneliest number, except when it's me bitching about what has been going on over the last week at my job. Everything from service dogs, to attempted dine-and-ditching, and the people of Beverly Hills. Twitter: @thebitterbistro Facebook: thebitterbistro the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com Servers don't pay their rent with compliments.
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 219 w/RuthAnn Thompson
Sep 11, 201401:26:08Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! On this episode I welcome RuthAnn Thompson to the Bistro. If you remember the movie "Coyote Ugly," then prepare yourself for the real deal! Some bartenders have flair, but RuthAnn blows fireballs at those assholes. We discuss her bartending journey through NYC, her appearance on David Letterman, and how to properly bitch slap a customer. Find RuthAnn on Twitter and Instagram: @ru_thompson Like The Bitter Bistro on Facebook. On Twitter: @thebitterbistro Read the blog: www.thebitterbistro.com Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher "Servers don't pay their rent with compliments."
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 218--The Bitter Diaries
Aug 21, 201400:31:45Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. Welcome to The Bitter Diaries! On this episode, I rant about things that have happened over the past couple of weeks during my shifts, I talk about stuff I have read on the internet about the service industry, and I introduce "My Favorite Server Tweets." Check out my new monthly stand-up comedy show @Cinefile Video in West LA. Next one is Tuesday, Aug. 26th @8pm. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! Twitter: @thebitterbistro Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 217
Jun 7, 201401:23:02Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On Ep 217, I welcome Maite Schwartz to the Bistro. If you think some of the customer stories you've heard on previous episodes have been nuts, listen to what Maite has to say. Un-frickin-believable! AND she and her co-workers hit the server jackpot when they got a visit from the #tipsforjesus disciples. And if you think her voice might sound familiar, you've probably seen her on TV and Film. Check out her imdb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0777346/ It doesn't get any BITTER than this! Twitter: @thebitterbistro Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com Server's don't pay their rent with compliments!
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 216
Apr 27, 201401:38:24Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On Ep 216, I welcome Andy Ostroff. We discuss everything from selling hot-dogs, comedy club food, and training your replacement. Andy on FB: www.facebook.com/andyostroff and Twitter: @hisnameisandy The Bitter Bistro on FB: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro and Twitter: @thebitterbistro Read the Blog: www.thebitterbistro.com Share and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Podomatic It doesn't get any BITTER than this. Until next time... Servers don't pay their rent with compliments! Bitter, party of 1
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 215
Apr 8, 201401:10:01Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On this episode I welcome my long time friend, Jake O'Ceallaigh. Jake and I go through our history in the service industry and discuss managers, managers on drugs, and how many times I have been fired throughout my career. Find Jake on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jakeo24 Tweet me: @thebitterbistro Like me: www.facebook.com/thebitterbistro Read my blog: www.thebitterbistro.com It doesn't get any BITTER than this! Remember, servers don't pay their rent with compliments. Bitter, party of 1
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The Bitter Bistro Podcast 214
Mar 12, 201400:58:04Tap to summarizeI'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. What's it like to work for not one, but two celebrity chefs? Taylor Murphy-Sinclair tells us on Ep 214. We also discuss bad etiquette for co-workers, why some guy from India wrote a blog about not wanting to tip servers over 5 years ago, and the LA Yelp Diaries. Find Taylor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylor.murphysinclair And if you're feeling bitter: Twitter: @thebitterbistro FB: /thebitterbistro It doesn't get any bitter than this. "Servers don't pay their rent with compliments!" www.thebitterbistro.com
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