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Comment on Dear Rio Grande. Single diners do not have leprosy. At least not as far as I know. by Anony Mouse

Anony Mouse — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:23:36 +0000

I don’t think it was the fact that you were alone. I have had bad service there on a number of occasions – whether by myself or with my family. Strangely, I have found that the service is inversely related to how busy they are at the time of your visit. If you got in on a Friday night, and they are swamped, you typically get good service. Go on a slow evening, and it can be horrendous.

If I receive bad service, I always let the cashier know. They always ask if everything was ok when I am paying, and I just flatly say that the service was poor, as reflected by my $1 tip. I always ask them to let the server know that as a former waiter, I tend to be a generous tipper.

I go there often – it is close to my house, and everyone in my family likes mexican food. I am sure they recognize me as at least a “semi-regular”. But the service has always been hit-or-miss…

Comment on Dear Rio Grande. Single diners do not have leprosy. At least not as far as I know. by mabel

mabel — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:14:08 +0000

We experienced a problem like this once at Rio Grande when we tried to pay. Service was fine through out the meal but when we took the ticket to the register, it was like a ghost town except for the old guy shuffling back and forth. He kept looking at us and we figured he would let somebody know that a customer needed to pay. Not so much. We waited, waited some more and then, waited even longer all the time being watched silently by the strange old guy. It was all very unnverving.

Comment on Dear Rio Grande. Single diners do not have leprosy. At least not as far as I know. by Frank

Frank — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:17 +0000

“May I speak to the manager?” Repeat as necessary.

Comment on Dear Rio Grande. Single diners do not have leprosy. At least not as far as I know. by Michael

Michael — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:04 +0000

You’re a better person than I am on this one. If I got service as crappy as that they’d most certainly hear about it in no uncertain terms.

Comment on Every Single Sunday It’s The Same Old Thing… by Michael

Michael — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:32:26 +0000

Why thank you. :)

Comment on Every Single Sunday It’s The Same Old Thing… by Robin

Robin — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:41:29 +0000

Not JUST for Michael, because I bet he’s not the only one who feels like I repeat a lot. Besides. I like Michael. He’s all curmudgeonly. It’s kind of cute.

Comment on Bleu Patio by DD

DD — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:33:38 +0000

Not sure why some people appear to be up in arms over reviews of the same place. A different server, different entree, or even a different cook for that matter, can effect your experience at a particular restaurant at any given time.

For me, I skip the rush of a new restaurant until the “new” has a chance to wear off and settle down. Unless the initial visit is that terrible, I’m willing to give any place the three (3) strike opportunity, just that I don’t get in a hurry to return. Remember, we’re all subject to a bad day from time to time.

Comment on Every Single Sunday It’s The Same Old Thing… by hungryprofessor

hungryprofessor — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:25:43 +0000

Michael, she wrote this post just for you. Happy now?

Comment on Bleu Patio by hungryprofessor

hungryprofessor — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:24:31 +0000

Then perhaps you should start your own blog and show us all how it’s done.

Comment on Every Single Sunday It’s The Same Old Thing… by Michael

Michael — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:10:39 +0000

I must say I enjoy this blog as well for the most part. It’s good to have an outlet for the Columbia food scene…