>> It wasn't tacky. It was smart. It could fit in a pocket or purse and
>> would vibrate and blink if left on the bar, table, etc. It did away with
>> broadcasting "Jones, party of 4, your table is ready. Jones, party of
>> four." over the speaker system and annoying patrons already seated who
>> could care less about the Jones party.
>>
>> They did everything they could to NOT inject noise into the experience.
>>
>> Here's their website. http://www.ironhillbrewery.com/media/ Get back to
>> me if you still think it's an upscale burger jointt!
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy

Sometimes, people, for one reason or another don't want their name broadcast
all over the place. Working in Las Vegas, I was standing next to a couple
who were waiting for their car.

Man to woman: "Hey, there's Fred Flintstone over there in the cab line."
Woman to man: "Omigawd, that's not Wilma with him, that's his secretary."

I have an unpronounceable last name. It's aggravating enough just to have
the hostess write it down correctly, let alone say it right. So, I just use
Steve. And then, they're ADHD, as they usually call us in less than five
minutes, and we're standing there, never having left their sight. I guess
that's why they're hostessing and not taking orders or some other job where
you have to remember anything for more than five minutes.

And they turn those PA systems up loud on purpose. And don't get me started
on that screaming popular today music that sounds like one three foot loop
run continuously through an 8 track player at loud volumes.

I have hearing aids, and like to hear the conversation, not some dumb rock
garage band. Easy music, classical, instrumentals, even MUZAK is fine. The
music is there as a background, not an 800 # gorilla on your table.

For anyone who cares or who is looking for ideas in their future restaurant.

Steve

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