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Drinks same as table decoration

'‘Because I said so' or ‘Just wait until you have kids of your own' section?'

"Compliments to the chef! Pass it on."

'No, I'm not the sommelier; in fact, I don't even work here - I've just always wanted to try this wine.'

'I'm sure M'lady will appreciate the mashed potatoes. Our chef uses only grass-fed single-udder butter.'

"The after-dinner mint is the boss's idea. I think it's superfluous."

"Can I tell you about a few items that aren't on the menu?"

Haute Chinese

Platter confusion.

Pick Your Own Baby Lamb Chop

Bottomless bowl of soup

'Michelin stars? I don't think we have any, but one of the tires on the catering truck might be.'

"More croutons, sir?"

'Heads it's mortgage payment, tails it's 1st growth Bordeaux.'

"If you find a shiny lure in your fish dinner, the chef would like it back. He needs to catch more fish for dinner."

"Ooh, that looks delicious! Does it photograph well?"

"Seat yourself. Grab a menu. Take any table. Hey, you know how to cook?"

'Who orderes the roasted chicken plate and who ordered the soup?'

"Yum! I should have ordered dessert, too—can I try yours?"

"Is anyone enjoying anything?"

"Interested in some romantic punk rock during your dinner?"

"Have you had a chance to look at the menu?"

'I like a table next to the action.'

"In addition to the menu, we have a few specials on the board."

Hollywood cafe: celebrity in the house!

Did you slice this beef? You nearly missed.

'No tables are available at this time. Would you be interested in take-out?'

"The Garlic Escargot Velouté...would you like that in the traditional tureen, or supersize in a bucket?"

'...and, after the chef's surprise, we have the cashier's surprise.'

"Don't order the calamari."

I'll pretend I know anything about our wines, if you'll nod and pretend you have a clue about what I'm talking about.

"Guys, guys! He's pointing at me! This is great, I've never been picked first before!"

"Are you enjoying your escargot?"

"This is delicious. I'm glad I didn't try to order in Italian"

"And your tofu, would you like food with that?"