While getting something to eat at one of Utah's finest dinning establishments, I stumbled upon one of the worst business practices I have seen here in Utah. Unfortunately for me, when I stumbled, I landed face first in it.
Dayna and I have launched this initiative to consume less food. One of the ways we (more me than her) control our intake is through sharing meals when we eat out. But the problem when we would split that delicious Pork Barboacoa Salad at Cafe Rio is we were always arguing the other person ate too much meat. The problem was easily solved by us eating one salad and an order of extra meat.
I don't ever recall the embarrassment inflicted upon you when you order extra meat until the other night. I simply requested extra meat on the pork salad. I figured they would just heap on more pork, I would pay my few extra bucks and we would both move on with our lives. But no, just as the guy blobs on that extra portion of meat, he screams, "EXTRA MEAT!!!" Which in turn, the 20 people working behind the counter all scream, "EXTRA MEAT!!!" I was left standing there, embarrassed, feeling as if everyone in the restaurant was judging me, wanting to explain that I am going to share the salad with my wife and unconvincingly trying to suck my gut in.
I don't get this outrageous practice. I understand at Cold Stone where everyone screams and sings, ringing bells just for tipping the pimpled faced teenager behind the counter a buck. You are being singled out, but for your generosity, not the amount of food you plan to consume. Who would judge you for giving a minimum wage employee a dollar?? But Cafe Rio doesn't do this, they want you to spend more money (not going directly to the broken English speaking employee, but to the company) and single you out as the fat guy in line.
Will there ever be a day when you can order extra meat at Cafe Rio and not be singled out as the fat guy?? This isn't New York for crying out loud.
That is so hilarious! Admit it, you would get the extra meat with or without Dayna!!! So funny, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Hence the reason B and I have put the BAN on Cafe Rio. Although we like their food, their service is, quite frankly, despicable, disrespectful and dastardly. They have a thing or two to learn about running a business.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they think they are funny?
I love it!!! Sorry but Cafe Rio is the best, going there today. Maybe I will order extra meat just to see if they do it to everyone (or just the SPECIAL people). Love you guys hope the move is going well.
ReplyDeleteI hate to break it to you, but you are in Utah, the land of those who love to judge others while telling themselves they are the righteous ones. You got yourself into that one. In the meantime, you can see if they respond to threats of lawsuits over emotional distress. Won't work, but it could scare them. Could be fun.
ReplyDeletei'm laughing so hard! don't worry im sure no one even noticed you. i linked to your blog from Brenna's wedding pics. your wife is an awesome photagrapher. you both look so happy and it only gets better!
ReplyDeletesorry, photographer (we always knew i couldn't spell)
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