Since I moved to NYC, I've had some of the best dining experiences of my life.  Not only is the food in NYC some of the best in the world, but the service is usually stunning.  Waiters typically have a lot of patience and treat patrons really well, at least in my experience.  Often they are actors or writers, or have another profession, who have zest for life and love serving food.  I've also had plenty of great family-friendly dining experiences - fantastic ones.  That's why when I have a bad one, I'm shocked and disappointed. This past weekend, … [Read more...]