First I all I just want to say that there is no point in having a blog if one never blogs..
So, all excuses aside…on with the show. I want to say kuddos to Dave Kilmer for my
new website design, not only has he put up with me for three years cooking on the line
at the restaurant (that is a difficult feat!) but we have really become a great team as
far as restaurant ideas and design. For those that are wishing the website services
that Dave can provide, you should email him at Kilmertech.com. Trust me he did not put
me up to this!!! Thanks again, Dave .Life at Morning Glory in the last few months have
been chaotic to say the least. The test of a great restaurant is one in which the chaos
behind the scenes does not filter out into the front scene. Which means still having the
food perfect..the service at it’s best..and a happy staff. Whew, it has been tough. I
had to fire two cooks in two days starting on News Years Day..go figure. Hired one who showed up for one day of training..never showed again. Hired another cook
who worked for about six weeks and then gave his notice..two days notice. Dave,
my line cook, Chip, my prep cook and I each worked for about six weeks straight.
So, I hired back one of the cooks that I had fired (welcome back Mark!), hired a new
line cook (Mike, who is doing great) and hired Taylor the newest newbie in the
kitchen, for prep. This all happened this past week and it has been such a relief.

This is what I want to say to all that dream of owning your own restaurant. You
have to be able to step in to any position that comes up, especially in the kitchen.
The advantage that I have over most restaurants is that I am the chef and I line
cook and I prep cook. If for some reason, someone is late,sick or sick of being
late or hungover,or drunk (we won’t name any names) I can step right in and the
customer will never know what is going on (well most of the time!) the show out
front continues and the food and service is the same. Having a restaurant is like putting on a show every single day. Every person has a part, the stage is set, the lights go on and another performance begins.

This week we are changing the menu and I am trying my hardest to bring back
all of your top favorites. I won’t go in to details right now , but we should have it
all up and running by next weekend. Unfortunately, I am having to raise my prices
by a dollar..or a little more..everything on my end has gone up..food, coffee,
utilities,labor etc. The great food and service will not change! Please
email me if you know that you are coming to the restaurant and you were wowed
by a particular special, if you give me enough notice I will certainly do my best to
have that special..especially for you! blogging out, Patty