The Irish Heather

[Vancouver Lee]

Above well said, Lee. Kudos. 

I was at the Irish Heather last night at closing time with Chef Fowke and Neil for a pint and some pot pies. Gosh, I miss the Heather. I hadn't been in ages. It was just nice to sit back and shoot the shit on a hard bench without the foo foo.

The worst possible thing happened, though. When I paid the tab at the end of our meal I accidently stiffed our server. I gave her 5 bucks on 65 when it was supposed to be 15. I only realised this when I was already across the bridge on my way home, going over the evening in my head. Why on earth did Neil drop a twenty on the table as we were getting up to go?

"What's that about?" I asked. 

"It's the tip, Andrew." he says. 

"But I already took care of the bill." 

"Fine" he says with a shrug. 

I felt like such a complete jackass when it all finally registered - and it was too late to go back. Waiters don't stiff other waiters, even if they cut you open and drool on your spleen. It's just not done. I spent the rest of my night (until 4am) like a deranged, fairweather criminal, all fidgety and manic with the guilt of Ages.

And just so we're clear (Neil and Brian), I went back to the Heather tonight to make peace with the person I'd mistakenly short-changed.

And now I can sleep. There is balance to the force.

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Glad to hear the story has a happy ending. It would be quite ironic to see your name listed in the STD on Bitterwaitress.com.

[SBonner]

ah... this thread never goes away... anyway my favourite local is my home away from home (approx. 35 metres nw). In there today for a great cheese plate two pints (real EC pints) of Strongbow... Thank God (the C of E one) I'm not banned.

Cheers,

Stephen Bonner

[Andrew Morrison]

ah... this thread never goes away... anyway my favourite local is my home away from home (approx. 35 metres nw). In there today for a great cheese plate two pints (real EC pints) of Strongbow... Thank God (the C of E one) I'm not banned.

I gotta say, it was a relief walking in tonight and having Sean say hello. This thread had me worried I was part of the darken the doors club (a fine bunch then and now ). I'm hella glad I'm not. I like the place. I like Sean. The first time I ventured out to meet eGulleters was at Sean Heather's invitation. It was the first time I met Neil, Brian, Ling, Mr. Maw, HKDave, and many, many others. It was a great night, the first (for me) of what has become many. We tasted many cheeses and whiskies and never got a bill. Hands were shaken, little conspiratorial nods and "Who are you?" shrugs made the pints that came next all the more memorable. I still find that incredibly generous of him.

Anyway, I'm glad we shook hands. It was worth the trip across the bridge.

[Andy Lynes]

As DOV is over, this thread is now locked. Please start another thread for reports about the Irish Heather. Please bear in mind that eGullet is a site for the discussion of food and drink not personal issues you may have with restaurateurs. Thanks.