Joe Critic - Yesterday's

Episode 1 of Joe Critic, at Yesterday's Restaurant in Bayville, NJ. A greenrose Media Production: Joe Verderosa, Joe Evaristo.

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Entertainment

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• joe
• critic
• yesterday's
• bayville
• nj
• restaurant
• food
• Greenrose
• Media
• Joe
• Verderosa
• Evaristo

[joecriticshow]

Wow, it has been 3 years already. I'd still love to be doing more of these.

[takedrugsandgetdrunk]

yea im an employee there and the reason that she made some mistakes was because the normal waitress was sick and she had to fill in that night probably if you picked another waitress then you would of been more satisfied with the service and knowledgeability

[joecriticshow]

Hi,

Thanks for the comment. Yes, we were told both that and that she usually works the bar. Mario actually chose her specifically for us.

Don't get me wrong, I was satisfied, I just couldn't give a perfect score when there were mistakes.

[greenrosetv]

can you believe this was 3 years ago?

[takedrugsandgetdrunk]

yea yea

[joecriticshow]

As a regular there, I agree--I didn't comment on speed, because our production slowed her down. The crew and I came from the mindset of commercial producers; next time we need to move away from that.

It's hard to hear her say that the wine was free since she wasn't mic'ed, but I also noted it on the check mockup when I examined the pricing.

The presentation was great, and I was hoping the images would speak for that. Yesterday's is definitely one of the best restaurants in this area.

[OzguyNJ]

Yes, I just watched it again, and I noted service didn't get your "arm." LOL. Other things about Bayville's Yesterday that I think desrves mention is that the meals are served quickly, the presentation is beautiful and the wine you were slurping is complimentary. :-) Presentation is an often overlooked component of dining, but in a review it should be mentioned.

In thought,

Oz

[joecriticshow]

I don't mind, I certainly appreciate the input! It's good stuff for me to be thinking about for future reviews.

I actually rated her 3/4, not half. She was an above-average server, and with half as my mark of standard, I was quite pleased with her service.

[OzguyNJ]

I promise I won't keep harping. . . You hve every right to judge this on your standard. I just think if that half a Joe was based on an incorrect drink being brought to you. You must be disappointed in many places. It is the most common error in service. All in all, I think what you are attempting to do could be a helpful resource for Ocean County consumers. It is a good idea. I first saw it on Cable and not YouTube. Good luck with this endeavor.

Best,

Oz

[joecriticshow]

Thanks for clarifying.

I wasn't looking at her mistakes as "deductions" per se. "Half a Joe" was meant to be average, what people expect when they go out to eat. Anything above "half a Joe" is a bonus, and anything less than half is a deduction.

She was clearly an above-average server, but I did have to take her mistakes into account. I did so by ranking her above average, but not the topmost ranking.