Thanksgiving - Open Restaurants 2010 (Cary, King: sales, movies, compensation)

[JJingle]

We'll going to Irredgardless Cafe. Yum

[lamishra]

We're going to Irregardless Cafe too.

[CHTransplant]

Elaine's on Franklin in Chapel Hill is open for afternoon service on Thanksgiving - 2:00 - 5:00 I believe.

[JQ Public]

Dad and I will be at Margaux's on Thursday. The last time I checked all their later hours are taken. Larger groups will have trouble trying to schedule now, but I think they had openings for smaller groups around 1145-1215.

[siameseifyoupls]

The Bavarian Brathaus at 6464 Tryon Road in Cary is open from noon until 10pm. In addition to the traditional Thanksgiving menu, they offer goose and venison by special order.

[Ellen Pitts]

Please don't forget a really big tip for your servers. Most would rather be home with their families than serving dinner to you on Thanksgiving. Also, remember that if you sit and linger at the restaurant 1) they can't serve any more customers and make more tips...nothing worse than spending a holiday to get one $20 tip because the customers woulnd't leave...and 2) they can't go home after their shift until all the customers have left. So if you're sitting gabbing with your family, you're keeping someone else from gabbing with theirs.

[lamishra]

Mac's Tavern is doing a fried turkey dinner if you are looking for something more casual!

[CHTransplant]

Originally Posted by pegotty

Please don't forget a really big tip for your servers. Most would rather be home with their families than serving dinner to you on Thanksgiving. Also, remember that if you sit and linger at the restaurant 1) they can't serve any more customers and make more tips...nothing worse than spending a holiday to get one $20 tip because the customers woulnd't leave...and 2) they can't go home after their shift until all the customers have left. So if you're sitting gabbing with your family, you're keeping someone else from gabbing with theirs.

When did dining out become more about the server than the customer? For those of you serving in restaurants on Thanksgiving day, don't forget to be extra generous to your customers. many of whome would rather be home with a home cooked meal than eating in some restaurant. Also remember that Thanksgiving is for many of your customers a day about family and rememberances - give them just a little bit of extra time to linger and enjoy the time together.

[elsbells]

Originally Posted by pegotty

Please don't forget a really big tip for your servers. Most would rather be home with their families than serving dinner to you on Thanksgiving. Also, remember that if you sit and linger at the restaurant 1) they can't serve any more customers and make more tips...nothing worse than spending a holiday to get one $20 tip because the customers woulnd't leave...and 2) they can't go home after their shift until all the customers have left. So if you're sitting gabbing with your family, you're keeping someone else from gabbing with theirs.

+1!

When I read this thread, I was just thinking how I felt sooo bad for all those people who have to WORK on Thanksgiving! I am giving thanks that I have a day to spend with my loved ones!

For those who do go out to a restaurant on Thanksgiving, I think it is absolutely appropriate to follow the guidelines you mentioned (tipping well, not lingering all afternoon, etc.)

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

When did dining out become more about the server than the customer? For those of you serving in restaurants on Thanksgiving day, don't forget to be extra generous to your customers. many of whome would rather be home with a home cooked meal than eating in some restaurant. Also remember that Thanksgiving is for many of your customers a day about family and rememberances - give them just a little bit of extra time to linger and enjoy the time together.

I'm sorry, but I don't agree with this. You state that Thanksgiving is about family and remembrance, but seem to miss the fact that those serving in restaurants probably are just as eager to spend time with their families. They just lack the finances to do so (and thus are waiting tables on a holiday instead of at home with their own families.)

[Ellen Pitts]

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

When did dining out become more about the server than the customer? For those of you serving in restaurants on Thanksgiving day, don't forget to be extra generous to your customers. many of whome would rather be home with a home cooked meal than eating in some restaurant. Also remember that Thanksgiving is for many of your customers a day about family and rememberances - give them just a little bit of extra time to linger and enjoy the time together.

My point was that some jobs require people to work holidays. They must be there (if they want to keep their job which we all know are hard to find right now), you are choosing to. So, yes, you should enjoy the experience. But don't forget about those who have to make the sacrifice of not being with their family so that you can.

You can tell alot about a persons character by the way they treat restaurant servers which is the only kind of servant most people have nowadays. Humans have always been known to stomp on people in a lower social position than themselves. And having a servant for an hour gives many people the opportunity to belittle those underneath them who just have to take it.

I'm not a waitress, but I was in college. Being a somewhat philosophical people watcher, I learned alot about human nature from the experience.