Raku to Close Doors on November 15th- Page 2

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 1:48pm

;-(

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 1:53pm

I don't think it's okay for the staff to be napping at work.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 1:57pm

They work from 11-11. From 3-5 they get a break. They are tired and sometimes nap in clothes. There is nothing weird about it.
I personally don't understand why they do it but it is the equivalant of a two hour lunch. Instead they snooze.
You have heard of a siesta. It is done all over the world and at Raku.
I hate it because I love eating at 4. Oh, well.
I am starving at 4 pm for some reason. I am fasting today so I can eat two Corine's Corner rolls.

Yum, SUSHI! Updated On: 11/9/07 at 01:57 PM

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:06pm

Corine, while you may have a warm spot in your heart for the place, there are so many bad business practices occuring (just the few you've mentioned)that it's no wonder they are closing.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:08pm

Darling, if you knew sushi like I knew sushi you would be upset.
Raku's Corine's Corner rolls are the best in the City.
I also love my own creation:

Raku roll: Smoked salmon. Scallion. Cucumber. Spicy sauce and tobiko(caviar) YUM YUM.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:11pm

I wish that good food was all it took to operate a restaurant. Most businesses fail because they don't follow a well thought out and executed plan.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:15pm

Well... If you can help him call Raku.
Ask for Ray. Make Grandma happy.

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:16pm

A siesta is all well and good, but not in the restaurant.

[Mamamia Sammy2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:19pm

This is the worst news I have heard all week.

SAVE RAKU!

Ray is like family to me. I eat at Raku at least once a month.

I don't mind if the waiters have to nap in their clothes. It is their house. Many of the waiters live on the premises.

There will be tears shed in my Corine's Corner roll tonight.

I plan on chaining myself to the door.

SAVE RAKU!

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:23pm

I'll be sure to drop a quarter into your cup as I step over you to get my Venti Cappachino Skinny, Sammy.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:23pm

When I have an urge to hang around snoozing waitstaff, I head on over to The East Side Club.

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:25pm

I have got to see this place for myself-I'm going to pass it on my way to work tonight and check it out!

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:30pm

"Raku on west 47th street became my living room before theater for the past two years."

I sit around in my underwear in my living room...same go for Ricky's?

Hey, I also take naps there...now I get it!

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:34pm

Now wait a minute-they really sleep right out in public, in the dining area? Will I see cots in there?

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:36pm

I will be there from 6-7. Hope to see you Jane.
They open at 5:15.

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:39pm

Corine, we'll just miss each other-I have to be at work by 6~

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:40pm

Corine, you should go earlier if you're going to be the Hostess with the Modess.

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:41pm

Stop it Namo, I'm taking an asthma attack from laughing!

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:42pm

OH. SUCKS. Maybe I will go early. I will try and be there at 5:15. My friend is arriving at 6 but I guess I will go early to meet you.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:43pm

Yay! Jane, get your inhaler.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:43pm

Now you've done it, Jane!

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:44pm

That would be great if you feel like it, Corine. Either way, I'm planning to drop in at about 5:30.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:46pm

See you at 5:30.

[Jane2]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:48pm

okey-dokey

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 11/9/07 at 2:52pm

You guys are just missing naptime.