What to Know When You Date Someone in the Restaurant Industry

What to Know When You Date Someone in the Restaurant Industry

Dating can be challenging, no matter what industries you both work in. The restaurant industry in particular can have specific challenges that can make it difficult to maintain a long-term relationship unless you know what you’re getting into. If you’re dating somebody who works in the restaurant industry, here are some things you should know.

Weekends aren’t weekends

When you work a normal 9-5 job, Friday night marks the beginning of your weekend. Saturdays and Sundays are lazy days, sometimes spent catching up on Netflix, shopping or just lounging around the house. Friday nights and Saturday nights are dedicated to going out.

In the restaurant industry, though, things get switched. Friday and Saturday nights are busy nights, and your partner probably prefers to work these nights since they tend to lead to bigger tips than, say, a Wednesday night orThursday afternoon.

In the restaurant industry, though, things get switched.

When dating someone in the industry, prepare yourself for going out during the week and not seeing your partner on weekends. This is just part of the deal. But, as an added bonus, you won’t be dealing with crowds when you go out on a Monday!

How you treat restaurant workers matters

When you do go out to eat, your partner is going to pay attention to how you treat the staff at the restaurant you are in, no matter what type of place it is.

Are you polite to the hostess, even if she doesn’t greet you right away? Are you patient with the waiter, who is clearly new at his job? How do you talk about the food? Perhaps most importantly, how do you tip?

If you tend to fall on the low end of the tipping scale, now’s the time to up the ante or think about whether you really want to date someone in the restaurant industry after all.

If you tend to fall on the low end of the tipping scale, now’s the time to up the ante.

Feet are the way to his/her heart

Nope, it’s not the stomach but the feet that can unlock the key to your partner’s heart. No matter what role they have in a restaurant, they are on their feet pretty much all day long.

Treating your partner to a nice long foot massage at the end of a hard day is pretty much the nicest thing you can do for him or her.

Going out to eat might not be fun anymore

But not for the reason you might think. This one depends on your partner, their role in the restaurant and how seriously they take their job. Some people are able to remove themselves from their work environment and enjoy dining at another restaurant whole heartedly.

Others may find themselves criticizing anything at the restaurant that is out of place.

Others, though, may find themselves criticizing anything at the restaurant that is out of place or not done to perfection. Know this going in. It might simplify your life to perfect your cooking skills and eat in most nights.

Get used to really late nights

Getting back to the whole working on Friday and Saturday nights deal, it’s good to know that restaurant workers’ evenings don’t usually end as soon as their shift does. Many workers head straight from the restaurant to the late night bar down the street to blow off steam and unwind after a grueling shift.

You’re going to need to be able to stay up late and meet them at their favorite late night bar.

If you want to see your beau, you’re going to need to be able to stay up late and meet them at their favorite late night bar. Bonus: this is a great way to get to know their friends, many of whom they probably work with.

Every industry arguably has quirks, but dating someone in the restaurant industry has special considerations. Knowing what you are getting yourself into can help you understand your partner and be supportive. 

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Sirvo Says: Let’s Get Pizza!

Sirvo Says: Let’s Get Pizza!

Colorado isn’t exactly known for its pizza, but the pies in Mile High definitely pass the test. Many newcomers who come into town often ask, “Where is the best pizza?”. Well…

People often wonder, what makes a good pizza? Well it often has to do with the oven it is prepared in. Chef Max Mackissock has that essential tool in an Italian imported Mario Acunto oven. This place isn’t just about pizza, there are a variety of amazing Italian dishes to choose from, like their “to die for” Tagliarini. As for the pizza, we suggest the I’anatra: a pea purée, duck conserva with mortadella, pecorino, fresh mozzarella and sorrel. You will fall in love with this amazing establishment.

If you’re on South Pearl and wanting a slice, this is the place you should find yourself at. Staying true to Southern Naples style is essential to the quality of pizza you will experience at Kaos. One doesn’t need to get too exotic when choosing which pizza to get, but if you’re looking for the best then look no further than the Cappocolo: Evoo with roasted garlic, cappocolo, oven roasted tomatoes, fresh arugula and goat cheese. Our mouths are watering just writing about it (seriously). You can also check out Mas Kaos, located in the Berkeley Neighborhood that combines owner Patrick Mangold-White’s Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina and Kaos Pizzeria. Divertiti!

Located behind Work & Class (one of our favorites) is another one of our favorites, Cart Driver. The building itself is a 640 sq ft shipping container and inside is an absolute wonderful place to be with friends enjoying wine, some oysters and of course-the pizza. The Four Season is exquisite, potato, squash, asian pear, ham, arugula pesto and burrata. This RiNo establishment is here to stay and should be on the list of places to dine at if you have not already. 

Created by restaurateur Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, Pizzeria Locale is one of Colorado’s best restaurants. Obviously it starts with excellent cuisine, but it’s solidified with an elevated level of hospitality. Seriously, there may not be a better experience unless you were to visit neighboring Frasca Food & Wine (Stuckey’s other exceptional establishment). We won’t make a specific suggestion as to which pizza to choose, literally you can take your pick here and be well satisfied. In 2014, Pizzeria Locale teamed up with Chipotle to create a fast-casual version of it’s more upscale version in Boulder, different experience-same result.

Chef Frank Bonnano’s downtown Denver Italian eatery exceeds the expectations one expects when they go out to eat. Named after his youngest son, Osteria Marco will be celebrating its tenth anniversary next year. We recommend the Short Rib: Fontina Fonduta, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper. Located in Denver’s famed Larimer Square, it will be no surprise to see this fine concept around for a lot longer than just a single decade.

Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood hosts some of the best cuisine you will find in this rapidly expanding Denver food scene and Hops & Pie represents a great option to choose when visiting Tennyson street. An excellent selection of hand tossed pies with a wide choice of toppings and beers to pair. Within the crust is a 50/50 mixture of water and house IPA that gives this pizza joint its unique flavor. We realize that almost every place in town has some form of Mac & Cheese, but we suggest ordering Hops and Pie’s version as well because it is what dreams are made of.

Yass! This list is compiled of a lot of great pizzerias and we could reshuffle the order a thousand times and still get it right. Racca’s (formerly Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza) is just one of those places that can be very easily at the top of this list and has been at the top of many others. Being certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Racca’s is the only certified Neapolitan pizzeria located in Colorado. Yet another establishment that one would be satisfied with any selection. Pick any of it’s three Colorado locations, request an Uber and then go, like tonight. Oh yeah, and if you’re looking for a job, check out their Sirvo page for open jobs!

This is one of the most amazing pizza places in town and is a fan favorite. It doesn’t hurt that you can get a slice at their walk-up window till 2 AM, which we suggest when you are wondering what is the best place to eat quickly after you’ve left the bar a little early. This is Denver’s best version of a New York slice of pizza. Residing within the Atomic Cowboy, owners Drew and Ashley Shader seem to understand perfectly what this town craves.

There are two locations to choose from, one in downtown Denver near Union Station and also in Louisville, Colorado. Their slogan is simple. Pizza. Beer. Love. We agree with all three options. Twenty seven beers on tap, a hand-built brick oven and some of the best pizza in the state! Go against the grain a little and get the Cornball Wallace: creamed greens, Benton’s ham, mozzarella, fontina, roasted corn & organic arugula in a cider vinaigrette. Eat. Drink. Fall in Love.

Start with the Maine Mussels, select one of their twenty-seven Mountain Sun Ales, split the Gnocchi and the wood fired Bianca Pizza: charred onion ricotta cheese, organic baby kale, chili flake, house-made sausage & Grana Pada. This is the second Boulder establishment to make the list and if Boulder isn’t on your list of places to eat pizza, it should be there now.

Now, time to enjoy! ??

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Open Call for The Stanley Marketplace Career Fair

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Sirvo is proud to announce that on Saturday, September 24th we will be at Stanley Marketplace’s Career Fair, located at 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, CO. Residing in a hangar formerly owned and operated by Stanley Aviation (once Aurora’s largest employer), this new marketplace is sure to be one of Colorado’s hottest locations to shop, eat, drink and have fun!

STANLEY MARKETPLACE CAREER FAIR

Saturday, September 24th 2016

2501 Dallas St., Aurora, CO

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Pre-Registration is Required-Head Here to Register

More than 50 independently owned and operated businesses will all be gathered under one roof looking for that next great hire to join their team in one of the most anticipated openings of 2016. This is the place to work!

The marketplace has two levels of retail shops, restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, ice cream, bakeries, salons, health and fitness studios and so much more! Located in northwest Aurora, The Stanley Marketplace is part of a continued revitalization effort that seeks to take older structures located in the city and restructure them in a way that pays homage to their former glory. A lot of thought and effort is put into these types of spaces and it is meant to be a modern gathering place where you can bring friends or family and spend a day enjoying yourself.

More than 50 independently owned and operated businesses will all be gathered under one roof looking for that next great hire to join their team in one of the most anticipated openings of 2016.

Denverites are already accustomed to this type of scene, as many of us frequent The Source or Industry, both located in RiNo. So when you are wondering what Stanley will look like, think of those buildings and triple the amount of things to do and places to visit. The space is so huge it will also play host to some of the best art, food, music and cultural events (or “Happenings“) we all love to partake in as Coloradans; including CherryArts at The Stanley and 5280 Eats hosted by 5280 Magazine!

So, if you are looking for a fun and exciting environment to work in and have been waiting for an opportunity like The Stanley Marketplace to arrive, then come see us on Saturday, September 24th with your Sirvo resume printed and ready to go! With a place this popular, this is your chance to get your foot in the door. If you have any friends that you think would be interested in applying to work at The Stanley or are looking for a position in hospitality in general, share this blog post and tell them to head over to Sirvo and create their profile.

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Sirvo Says: Where to Eat, Work & Live in Denver

Sirvo Says: Where to Eat, Work & Live in Denver

Whether you’re a native or just moved here recently, you are already aware that Denver is one of the best places to live! We are a rapidly growing city with more and more places to eat, work and enjoy your life! So much so, that it’s often hard to keep up with all of these new areas of town on the rise.

One of the fastest growing industries to work in is the hospitality industry, which makes so much sense considering Coloradans love working at places where they can have fun, and that affords them time to explore this majestic state. Below is our list of some neighborhoods and places that we absolutely adore!

Where to eat, work & live in Denver!

RiNo (River North)

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RiNo is an obvious choice to highlight first. This has been Denver’s hippest neighborhood on the rise for the last two years. It’s where we go when we want to feel apart of the “now” in Denver. There is also the most recent announcement of a new music festival ground! This neighborhood just keeps getting better and better!!!

Where to Eat or Work:

AcornOne of the best restaurants in the city of Denver by Chef Steven Redzikowski and beverage extraordinaire Bryan Dayton. If you are interested in working at Acorn, check out their Sirvo page to see if they are hiring!

AmericatusRiNo’s premier neighborhood Italian eatery. Americatus may be hiring for open positions, check their Sirvo page here.

Comida Mexican Street Food at it’s finest! Also located at The Source, Denver’s premier artisan food market. Comida is not only a great place to eat but would also be an amazing place to work.

Los ChingonesTwo leveled neighborhood Mexican eatery by Chef Troy Guard. Go here to view all TAG Restaurant Group open positions.

Where to Live:

Cornerstone Apartments has two buildings in RiNo worth checking out, the newest is Link 35 coming in September!

LoHi (Lower Highlands)

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LoHi is still one of the fastest growing neighborhoods/districts in Denver. While locals haven’t always been impressed with the “Lego” style architecture, it’s hard to deny the appeal to new and old Denver residents. This district is home to great food, art and events that seem to be happening all of the time! There is a reason that late on a Friday or Saturday night you see throngs of people walking back down 20th heading home. This is the place to be.

Where to Eat or Work:

Central Bistro & Bar – “Central Bistro is a contemporary American bistro with a focus on local, fresh, organic produce without the pretentious shenanigans.”  Wondering if Central Bistro & Bar are hiring? Check their Sirvo page!

LoHi SteakbarA great neighborhood hangout with delicious food and drinks. View their Sirvo page if you’re interested in joining their team.

Lola Mexican Fish House – “With food inspired by the coastal regions of Mexico and a bar named one of the Top Five Places to Drink Tequila in North America is the spot for serious eats and crafted cocktails”. LoHi has a great food scene and Lola would be a great job with a fun staff, so look into joining the team on Sirvo!

LingerLocated in an old mortuary, Linger is a unique establishment and offers some of the best patio views in the city! Edible Beats is a great company to work for with a lot of great concepts, view Sirvo to become their next great hire

Where to Live:

Check out B Street LoHi or the Vallejo Street Apartments if you’re looking to find a hip place to live.  

Uptown

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Though some might have forgotten, this is still one of the best neighborhoods in all of Denver. There are great brunch locations, shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, dive bars and all in walking distance of each other. One can spend an entire day roaming 17th Avenue and not be disappointed.

Where to Eat or Work:

Ace Eat and Serve “Inspired by the comfort foods and shop houses of Southeast Asia, Ace Eat Serve combines Asian-inspired cuisine with an expansive indoor/outdoor bar, year-round patio, and Denver’s only dedicated Ping-Pong hall”. Check Sirvo to see if Ace is hiring.

Beast + Bottle – “A rustic American restaurant serving hand-crafted cocktails, eclectic wines and responsibly sourced cuisine for dinner and weekend brunch”. Interested in working at B+B? Check their Sirvo page!

CopertaFrom the owners of Beast + Bottle, this uptown neighborhood Italian eatery is one of the hottest restaurants in town right now! New restaurants like Coperta are usually looking for fresh talent, view their open positions.

Masterpiece DeliThey are exactly who they say they are, a masterpiece. Look into possible job opportunities at one of the best places to work in town.

Steuben’s Food ServiceSome of the best comfort food you will find in the entire state. Check out their Sirvo page for current open positions!

 Where to Live:

“Urban Apartment Living” is what Cornerstone Apartments offer, there are three locations located in the Uptown neighborhood worth looking into.

West Wash Park & SoBo

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This area of town has always been a Denver resident favorite. It has everything you want in a neighborhood, shops, restaurants, bars and a happening nightlife! There is such a great energy about this neighborhood, it’s easy to see why it is so popular. There are bike paths all around, a quick hop to the light rail station and of course Wash Park (the most beautiful park in the city).

Where to Eat or Work:

Atticus – “Atticus is comfort food, good friends, warm hospitality, laughter, and libations”. This neighborhood joint is a popular destination for residents and would be a great place to work as well!

Beatrice & WoodsleyOne of the most beautiful restaurants in Denver with some of the best food and service you will ever have. Getting a job here is an opportunity to say the least, head to their page on Sirvo.

Cho77SOBO’s and Denver’s best Asian street food neighborhood spot! Looking for a new job, check Cho77’s Sirvo listings.

The RosedaleFrom the owners of Atticus and located next door, this is a great place with delicious wings and burgers. Go on Sirvo to see their job listings.

Sushi DenA great destination to spend a wonderful evening with a group of friends or your significant other. We imagine working here is just as enjoyable as dining here would be!

Where to Live:

With almost 20 locations in this area to choose from, Cornerstone Apartments has plenty of options when deciding where to live in this thriving neighborhood!

 

Downtown

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We understand for a lot of people downtown Denver is too hectic, loud and crowded but that is exactly why we love it! If you are new to town and you want to be where all the action is, then work, eat and live in the epicenter of it all. Denver is alive and has a nightlife that competes with any other similar city out there. We have five major sports teams with year-round schedules, constant events and a great food and beverage scene. The best part of living downtown is that in ten minutes you are on the highway and within another thirty minutes you are in the mountains on your way to hike your next 14’er!!!

Where to Eat or Work:

TAGChef Troy Guard describes this concept of his as “Continental Social Food” and represents his journey as a chef and restaurateur. Check Sirvo for possible open positions.  

Osteria MarcoChef Frank Bonanno’s famed Denver Italian gathering place named after his youngest son. See what potential employment opportunities they might have here

JAX Fish House LoDo – “Jax Fish House LoDo has served FRESH and sustainable seafood to the masses that pack into this hot spot since 1996″. Go on Sirvo to see their latest job listings!

Snooze at Union StationThere are reason people wait in line to eat here, and it’s because it’s delicious. Snooze has a great reputation and is one of the most popular destinations to eat and work, head to their Sirvo page!

Where to Live:

If you are looking for a unique downtown location to live, Tamai Tower at Sakura Square.

Denver is on the rise and has been rapidly growing for the last couple of years. We have so much further to go, but we are on our way for sure! The rest of the country is looking to us as to how to take their own city to the next level. We have some of the best neighborhoods in the country to live with amazing options for leisure, dining and entertainment. We are the place to be right now!

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