Today I helped out with my first satellite dinner. I came in a little later in the day than usual and Gracie and I brainstormed and shopped around for new August gift ideas. Then we met with the satellite dinner hosts who came 2 hours early to set up and make sure everything was in order. I also helped Ron with the cold side line check. We tried all of the dressings and sauces and made sure they were up to our flavor standards. We also checked all of the temperatures to ensure that they were safe to eat. Then we looked at all of the food products, including the desserts, to ensure that there was enough and that they were all aesthetically pleasing enough. It took longer than I thought it would, but Ron explained the importance of making sure everything is to a Ruth's Chris standard every single day. Then Gracie and I welcomed the guests to our satellite dinner and another party and made sure that everything ran smoothly. There was one minor blip with a menu that was printed incorrectly and slipped past all of us, but Neil, the server, was able to keep the guests happy and I don't even think anyone noticed our mistake. Finally Gracie and I scoped the neighborhood competition's balconies to see what we were up against in the hot weather. Luckily, we weren't overly impressed with anyone!