Set in New York, the heroine of the book loses her marketing job and is forced to become a waitress (server) in an upscale restaurant. She falls in love with a customer while finding herself. The most interesting aspect of the book is learnign about the skills and attitude required to work in an upscale restaurant. One aspect I did not like much was a conflict that arose because the heroine dates a famous TV producer and her boss's wife disapproves because she believes the heroine does not belong to the proper social class. I'd believe that more if the novel were set in London, rather than New York. The rating above is on my "Chick-Lit" scale (which ranges from one to three stars) Okay so I read 2 books about waiting tables back to back. This one really struck close to home because I have been an over-educated waiter and bartender. I also have worked for people who think they can treat you badly, talk to you like you are stupid and still expect you to work hard for THEIR business. It's amazing. Anyway, this book was very smart, very funny and very true to form as to what the restaurant business is like. Yes, you get addicted to the money and no, there is nothing glamorous about staying up all night cleaning the walk-in. Tip your servers well, people, because you do not want to come back in the next life as a waiter/server/busboy/bartender. It's hard, hard work.
What do You think about Omelette (2008)?
Fun book to read. Especially if you've ever worked in a restaurant environment.
—Meg
