What are the best restaurants in the College Station/Bryan, Texas area?

Posted on timeDecember 16th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catHouston    flag(2) Comments


Tina P asked:


I’m a new grad student at Texas A&M and I want your opinion on what the best restaurants are here?

Rose

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Can I get fired for refusing to deal with a crazy guy at work?

Posted on timeDecember 7th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catEtiquette    flag(18) Comments


Pimp Stain asked:


I could go on and on about how loopy this guy is, but I’ll try to keep it short.

I work at Panera Bread. There is a man who’s been coming in for a few weeks now. He never buys anything; he scams free drinks by telling the cashiers that he lost his cup; he argues with other, paying customers and accuses them of stealing his table. He has multiple personalities and leaves change at numerous tables, claiming them all as “his”. When his personality changes, he changes seats. He’s Arabic, and speaks in that language when talking to himself or arguing with someone. Every 10 minutes or so, he goes into the bathroom and somehow gets soap, water and paper towels EVERYWHERE. The list goes on…

My job at work is to maintain the dining room, which includes the restrooms. I spend a large portion of my time mopping up his swill water in the men’s restroom, and clean up the messes he leaves at the four tables he uses, which are ofen nowhere near one another.

Recently, he started getting upset with me for clearing his “belongings” (four pennies wrapped in a napkin and some sugar packets) off one of his tables. I have to keep the tables clear for customers; his “belongings” are garbage, and he’s clearly seated at a different table. He said “You will learn, you ignorant b*tch” and started speaking to me in Arabic. After work, I was walking to the bus stop, and I saw him start to circle around the parking lot in his car, so I had to get a ride from a manager to a different stop.

TODAY, I upset him once again by clearing his trash from an empty table. He started to mutter in Arabic, then headed towards the bathroom. Once he came out, I went to clean up his mess in there, and THE GUY HAD CRAPPED ON THE FLOOR. Guess who had to clean it up?

On top of all that, I found out that he’s been harrassing the girls on the night staff and asking them on dates. Most of them are high-school age.

All my managers are aware of this guy and his antics, as well as the fact that he threatened me and crept up on me in the parking lot (I doubt it was coincidence he was driving by as I left work). He NEVER buys anything, and intimidates other patrons, yet they will not kick him out.

I snapped today, and told my boss that I refused to work in the dining room until something was done about him. She told me I had to. I don’t know what to do…I’m not picking up a crazy person’s sh*t again, and I’m not putting myself at risk of angering him by arguing with him about his trash all day.

I apologize for the ramble. Any advice? Any ideas as to why my managers don’t see this as a big deal?

Oops…one more thing: This guy gives me the creeps right down to the bone. Not the “eew, he’s kinda weird” creeps, but the creeps that make me want to take my kids and go hide.

Thanks so much, phat woman. I don’t have a cell phone, though. I’m thinking mace might be a wise investment.
He’s an Arab, not an Arabic. He speaks Arabic when he’s going nutty.
He’s an Arab, not an Arabic. He speaks Arabic when he’s going nutty.

Ty

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I might have to get a new roof. What is a good paying price, I live in the DuPage County area of IL?

Posted on timeDecember 5th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catChicago    flag(1) Comment


Jeanette M asked:


We have a leak in our dining room and can’t figure out where it’s coming from. So we called a roofing company and they came and gave us a quote of $6900, that includes the works, all new roof w/leak guard, new kitchen fan, new flashing around chimney, more vents and so forth. Is that a good deal. Does anyone know of a good company in the Bensenville, IL area? Thanks!

Traci

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What are the best web sites to get recommendations on restaurants?

Posted on timeDecember 2nd, 2009 by userpcgumban in catSan Francisco    flag(2) Comments


CaliGirl asked:


I travel a lot and am always looking for the best restaurants. Please provide the URL and a reason why you think it’s the best.

Francisco

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What are the top 10 Restaurants in the Bay Area?

Posted on timeNovember 29th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catSan Francisco    flag(3) Comments


Dennis H asked:


I’m always looking for new places to try out. Which restaurants do you enjoy? Which restaurants do the critics enjoy, and why?

Josefa

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What are your top 5 restaurants in Disney World?

Posted on timeNovember 28th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catOrlando    flag(13) Comments


disneyfan asked:


My top 5 are:
1. Ohana at the Polynesian
2. Sci Fi at Hollywood Studios
3. 50’s Prime Time
4. Grand Floridian Character breakfast

What are yours?

Meagan

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When you go to New York City, what is the best hotel to stay at and the best restaurants to eat at?

Posted on timeNovember 24th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catNew York City    flag(4) Comments


Maytoi asked:


I am planning my graduation trip to New York and I am going to stay for two weeks. What is the best hotel to stay at and the best restaurants to eat at?

Nothing too expensive. Maybe 1 restaurant can be expensive.
I have a limited budget. Maybe about $2,000 or something like that.

Young

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Etiquette for dining out with a messy little one?

Posted on timeNovember 8th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catNewborn & Baby    flag(9) Comments


Erin S asked:


I have a 7 month old and now that she is eating more solid foods and pieces of food, she is becoming quite a mess to eat with. At home, it’s no big deal, but at a restaurant, I can’t quite figure out the right way to go about it. I hav ea rule of thumb…if there is no kids menu, children do not belong in this establishment so it’s not like I am dining at really fancy places. I just don’t want to be the couple the whole dining room talks about as we leave. SO, I tend to keep our area tidy and pick up the big chunks and at least get them on a plate. But, recently I have seen so many parents leave spots looking as though WW3 has just taken place right in their very seats. SO, as I was picking up food from the floor at lunch yesterday, the waitress stopped me and said she would just take care of it. I thought to myself, that was nice, but not necessary. I guess I just don’t know how far to go with the clean up process. What is to be expected and what is too far? Anyone have any experience as a waiter or waitress in this instance?

Kendra

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What are Barcelona’s top restaurants?

Posted on timeOctober 30th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catEntertaining    flag(2) Comments


mmilanez asked:


I like all types, from traditional to modern, as long as the food and service are top notch. Money is not a problem.

Buster

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what is the best virgin drink i can get served to my minior self at restaurants?

Posted on timeOctober 28th, 2009 by userpcgumban in catOther - Dining Out    flag(8) Comments


*Lexi* asked:


you see i am still a youngin’ 13 yr girl so i am not gonna be boozin’ legally anytime soon so what is the best virgin one that restaurants will give me?

Jamaal

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