624553 Tue Jun 02 12:41:01 -0700 2009 4 29 Not About Food 0 4736365 Recently went to one of the more well renowned and pricey restaurants in Newport, RI on a Monday night for a sprcial occasion and ran into a first. There was one person who was the hostess, bar tender, waitress and bus person. There were six to eight active tables and although the food was very good the experience was not. There were definitely timing problems that arose which resulted in an extremely drawin out meal. Not sure she was also not managing the kitchen. I know these are tough times but at these prices I would expect better service even if they thought it was going to be a slow night, which it was not. Anyone else having similar experiences. Tue Jun 02 12:41:01 -0700 2009 12620 Fort Point 1 4736507 You never know - maybe some other staff called in sick/never showed...it does happen Tue Jun 02 13:14:32 -0700 2009 4736365 174753 NellyNel 2 4738777 Monday could be a day off for the chef or other key staff, if this place is open 6 or 7 days a week, there's bound to be an off day. I guess a top restaurant should have their bases covered all week though. Wed Jun 03 08:54:52 -0700 2009 4736507 12120 julesrules 3 4738866 They are closed on Tuesdays and I agree a "fine" restaurant should have had a back up plan even if it meant the manager or owner came in and covered some of the tasks. You are paying the high prices for the food and the experience. Wed Jun 03 09:21:28 -0700 2009 4738777 12620 Fort Point 1 4736671 An emergency of some sort was my initial thought as well. Tue Jun 02 13:50:33 -0700 2009 4736365 73756 enbell