We enjoyed a dinner at Mancini's Sunday night. I had never eaten there before. It is a St. Paul longtime landmark and has a '50s Supper Club / old Vegas atmosphere. You get the impression there are many regulars and the staff have lifetime jobs here. The food was great and the service by an older "professional" waitress the best I have ever experienced. She anticipated every wish, delivered at the right pace, and was never obtrusive. Sometimes waitstaff can be a little in your face trying to give good service.
We came early as the place was opening. It is a large restaurant with four dining rooms and a huge lounge. Everything filled up within an hour of opening. As we sat enjoying our coffee and conversation, Jon poked me and said, "Look who is waiting in line for a table." I looked and recognized our Governor Pawlenty and his wife. This is the weekend the legislature finished it's business and worked round the clock before the deadline to close. I am sure he had other things to do, but waited patiently chatting with his group while a table was freed up.
We came early as the place was opening. It is a large restaurant with four dining rooms and a huge lounge. Everything filled up within an hour of opening. As we sat enjoying our coffee and conversation, Jon poked me and said, "Look who is waiting in line for a table." I looked and recognized our Governor Pawlenty and his wife. This is the weekend the legislature finished it's business and worked round the clock before the deadline to close. I am sure he had other things to do, but waited patiently chatting with his group while a table was freed up.
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