Michael Marsicano
A Visual Guide to Making Action Bronson's Homemade Borek
Here's an illustrated guide to making Mr. Wonderful's childhood favorite, borek, at home. You're welcome.
A Waiter Can Only Smile So Much Before He Snaps
Yes, of course you deserve a glass of water with your meal. And yes, you ought to get another round of drinks before your entrees arrive. But cut this overworked waiter some slack before decides to cut you instead.
Florida Is the Service Industry's Worst Nightmare
Florida—a state whose history was essentially washed away in a tide of twentieth century consumerism—is the perfect place for a fresh start, especially for service industry rejects.
The Banana Hammock-Wearing Rollerblader Who Disrupted Lunch Service
Every summer, the restaurants in downtown Sarasota, Florida go on a hiring freeze. Luckily one café—run by a husband and wife duo—always kept a few positions open. But it was the banana hammock-wearing rollerblader who shook things up for both the...
You Get What You Pay for at the All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar
It doesn't matter where you eat: You get what you pay for. And if you're skimping out on a proper entrée for, say, some all-you-can-eat grub like salads, you've probably already realized there's a major disparity in quality between the two options.
I Was High on Amphetamines When I Served the Original Cast of Willy Wonka
A long time ago, I was a server at a famous dim sum restaurant. I'll never forget the day I had to wait tables on the original cast of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory—especially since I was high on drugs.
Three-Card Monte at the Expediting Table
I once worked at a restaurant that referred to itself as "quality casual" but quickly learned that the owner's concept of fine dining was the overuse of the world "artisanal." It only got worse when he hired two Parisian brothers who were constantly...
Pan-Asian Hulkamania
At the beginning of the millennium, I was a waiter at the ultimate pan-Asian restaurant in Times Square. I got to see a shitload of amazing things, but nothing compared to the night that "Hulkamania" took over the restaurant dining room.
Pan-Asian Hulkamania
At the beginning of the millennium, I was a waiter at the ultimate pan-Asian restaurant in Times Square. I got to see a shitload of amazing things, but nothing compared to the night that "Hulkamania" took over the restaurant dining room.
Action Bronson's Last Supper
I've been an Action Bronson fanatic since 2011. Here's my vision for Mr. Baklava's last supper, joined by his 12 (wrestler) disciples, Phil Collins, and some of the best wine the world has ever seen.