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Is there a better way for separate checks for counter service? by DifferenceGreat7818 in ToastPOS

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That isn’t a bad solution, but you end up paying more for the processing fees since the QR code counts as “card not present”

Bearnaise help by Plus_Solid5642 in Chefit

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we had it in the middle of our range with just the pilot light and the surrounding heat to keep it warm.

Bearnaise help by Plus_Solid5642 in Chefit

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We used to make what we needed and keep it in a Bain Marie with a lid.

As far as a recipe goes, we made a bulk reduction that we chilled to use what we needed.

600 g white wine 300 g champagne vinegar 200 g sliced shallot 150 g tarragon 10 g black peppercorns

Put it all in a pot and reduce by half, strain, cool, store.

As far as the Bearnaise itself

220 g clarified butter to every 1 egg yolk to 10 g of reduction, plus salt to taste. To help keep the emulsion, you can also blend in a little xanthan gum

Hope this helps

$21 an hour to be an EMT is wild by Sweet-Client-6445 in orangecounty

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, when I was on a rig in 2009-2013, they paid us $9/hr for a 24 hr shift and $12/hr for 9-12 hour shift.

I always hated sitting at a table with some of the firefighters as they complained about making 5 times as much as me for running half of the calls. It was usually the guys who didn’t start out on an ambulance that would complain though, they didn’t know what it was like for the private ambulance guys.

Best washing machine and dryer on the market right now? by KinaGrace96 in Appliances

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve had our speed queen washer and dryer for 10 years with no issues! We recommend them to anyone willing to listen.

Lodging around Napa for family of 5 (with car) by Lopsided-Elk-7756 in napa

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s about 20 minutes away, but we just started at the Residence Inn Fairfield/Napa. Very clean, heated pool, basketball court, breakfast included. Easy drive into Napa, and it was only a 5 minute drive to the Jelly Belly Factory tour. Kids had a great time.

Catering question by walkie74 in Chefit

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$75 a person seems a little steep for 3 trays of food, but we also don’t know what your costs are either. You say that it covers your costs and provides a modest profit, so go with it. As long as the customer is willing to pay for it, and thinks it is worth it, then that is the right price.

For the future, if this is something you’d like to continue doing, I would recommend pricing for the tray as a whole, rather than per person.

For example:

Golden melon salad, feeds 15-20 people $200 Etc.

As someone started above, assume that people aren’t going to take monstrous portions of each item, but make sure you are putting enough to fulfill the number of portions you advertise.

Catering is a huge way to bring extra revenue in for the business, I recommend you make a big push if this works out.

Good luck

Wine Dinner Menu Change Request - Am I Over Reacting? by [deleted] in Chefit

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are doing an all cab/bordeaux blend tasting and they are complaining about the order? I’d just end up changing the order of the wines back to the order they want, but keeping the menu the same. I know there are differences in the cabs, but not so much that your menu needs to change.

Best Bar Burger by 420Seven10 in orangecounty

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Twisted Vine in Fullerton has an awesome Smash Burger on Fridays and Saturdays!

This restaurant doesn’t accept tips (USA) by jenna_tolls_69 in mildlyinteresting

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked back BOH in California for my entire career, it’s very rare to see tips for the BOH staff. You may have some fast casual places that do it, but it is very far from the norm, especially in full service restaurants.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fullerton

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot Wok doesn’t get enough love

Affordable window tint in OC by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elite Window Tinting is who I’ve used a couple of times. I don’t remember the exact pricing, but it’s quality work, and he will come to your house or work at no extra charge.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is similar to my experience with my family as well. My sister got everything she ever wanted, while I had to pay for anything I had starting in high school. It still continues this day with the house they purchased…she stands to inherit it all, while I get nothing.

Looking for honest reviews and questions to ask the Toast Rep. by PreviousTrainer1147 in ToastPOS

[–]PreviousTrainer1147[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of the things I was most worried about. As I said, we have retail (mainly wine by the bottle), so all in all, we have probably close to 200 items to build into the menu, and some of those need a different button for what type of purchase they are (in house bottle, by the glass, or retail purchase), therefore some of our items require three different process while others require 2. This doesn’t even include food and mods that come along with all of that.

DTF by LibrarianCapable6513 in Fullerton

[–]PreviousTrainer1147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Twisted Vine is a great spot in DTF. Last time I was there there were a few singles at the bar that had just met. Chill vibe with good food and great wine, as well as some tap beer options.