So last Thursday was a long and busy day! To start Gracie and I went to a Bellevue Collection meeting to learn what is new and happening with our fellow restaurants and retailers. The 7:30 AM meeting time was worth it in the end when we won an award!
BEST largest sales increase in May! And our timing was perfect since the COO of all of Ruth's Chris stopped in later that day. After updating the BEOs for the kitchen, one of my weekly tasks, and a couple of sales calls with the new businesses opening throughout the mall, I got to meet him! But only for a minute because Thursday was finally bartending day, which I have been studying for since my second day. Erich taught how every thing is set up and why it is the way it is. Then we prepped all the garnishes and mixes and restocked the liqour and beer. Little did I know that sweet and sour mix is everyone's least favorite thing to make, but I volunteered anyway.

After Gracie and I went to look at potential winery partners to kickstart our new catering with. We found two really good ones, Alder Ridge and Efeste, and were able to make some good connections. On our way back we stopped at a number of Bellevue hotels to give the concierge some little summer treats and happy hour menus in case guests were looking for something delicious over the weekend.

And finally, upon returning to the restaurant, Justin taught me how to make a Luxurita and a Citrus Mojito, both of which are delicious if you ask me!
~Lisa