Two Times the Fun!

GNHR T-BONES Salem 1 Comment

Today one of our servers Caitlin asked about doing a RAK for a father and daughter who were having lunch.  Kelly and Bill are there names and Kelly was just the sweetest thing.  I decided to present them with a gift certificate for a future visit.  Upon introducing myself and presenting them the GC they informed me that they had actually already been RAK’d about 2 years ago!   They were hesitant at first with accepting the RAK but I said I’m not going to take it away from you.  They will be back and Kelly is excited to find someone to give the RAK too!

Sunday Funday!

GNHR T-BONES Salem 1 Comment

Today I had my staff just randomly pick tables/guests to do RAK’s!   Staff offered appetizers, desserts and bought a couple of tables food!   Guests were very happy and we made their days!  Staff really enjoyed being able to pick and present the certificates too!   Something we will do again here in Salem!

GNHR T-BONES Bedford 1 Comment

I took care of a woman name Julie late last night who came in exhausted and extremely hungry. She proceeded to tell me that she just left Boston hospital after being there all day long. Her daughter was in for a bad Chrones issue and she has not eaten all day. She just moved down the street into Bedford here and she waned to try us out. I knew she was a perfect person to RAK for so many reasons. Julie was thrilled when I bought her dinner and I gave her a 25.00 gift card to come back and see us. I also gave her the Pay It Forward gift card and she was floored on this program we had. She absolutely will be coming back to visit us in the near future.

We were robbed!!

GNHR Copper Door Bedford, RAK 1 Comment

I waited on the nicest couple tonight at Bedford Copper Door.  We got to talking and they told me their house had been robbed a few months back.  Along with jewelry and other valuables that were stolen, money that they had set aside for a special, celebratory dinner was also taken.  Friends from her work had pooled money to get them a gift card to make up for the loss. They took a ton of pictures to show her friends at work the amazing dinner they had.  At the end of their meal, I told them their dinner was on us and to save their gift card to come in again.  They were so appreciative.  By the end, I was crying and so were they.  My manager, Nikki, spoke with them and was also touched by their appreciation.  She gave them a gift certificate to come back and see us again.  I love that our company allows us to do this amazing good thing for our guests.

Doppelgänger

GNHR T-BONES Bedford 1 Comment

While helping at the host stand tonight I took a party of 2 for Marcy, we got to chatting because I have a sister Marci (who happens to works at CJ’s).  Marcy had made a comment about not meeting many other Marci’s.  As the conversation progressed I learned that she has a sister named Rhianna.  How crazy is it that?!?  It was to crazy not to RAK this party and they are overjoyed to Pay It Forward.  Small world after all! -Rheanna

Adoption Celebration!

GNHR T-BONES Derry 1 Comment

Today I had two woman come in for lunch and they told me they were celebrating! Of course I had to ask why. I found out that one of the ladies received the news today that she would be adopting her baby brother out of the foster system. They were overjoyed to accept this baby into their family with open arms. Next they shared that there was a younger sister in the picture that they were also trying to adopt. I took care of the girls’ lunches and gave them a gift certificate in the hopes they would be returning to celebrate another adoption in the near future. I gave each of them a RAK certificate and asked them to keep the movement going. Teary-eyed, this woman said to me that she was grateful and excited to pass it on. She is going to give them out at a foster parent support group. I ended up giving them a few more to pass around at the group. It was a special Tuesday lunch!

Taking Mom Out

GNHR T-BONES Derry 1 Comment

In Derry we have a son that brings his mom out to lunch 3 to 5 times per week. Eugene and Anne have been coming here for years. They are such nice people and I chose them as my RAK this week. They were so appreciative! I am sure that they will pass along the gift certificate to make someone else’s day. It is such a great promotion to let our guests know that we truly appreciate their business.

Flying Solo

GNHR T-BONES Derry 1 Comment

Earlier this week a gentleman was dining by himself.  His unkempt clothing and appearance led us to believe he may be homeless, without resources or someone to care for him. When Jackie approached me and asked if I thought I could do something for this gentleman, I certainly wanted him to feel at home amongst our family. I wanted to let him know he was welcome and potentially gain his favor to join us here whenever possible. He was so sweet and reminded Jackie of her father who dines alone. She wanted to let him know people still care for him and I believe he left feeling the way we intended.  

Family Friendly

GNHR T-BONES Derry 1 Comment

Today one of our servers, Amber, mentioned her admiration for a table that was engaged in spending quality time with their children. Instead of having iPhones out playing games or zombifying their dining experience they all interacted with our Magna Doodles. They were polite young children and their parents were interested in sharing their experience with their kids. I watched their table now and again during their visit and witnessed the same and was impressed at how lovely their children spoke to them, how engaging the parents were with their kids and how nice of an experience they were having. I wanted to give them something to remember T-BONES by and let them remember today as the day they could make someone else’s day. Its rare to see that kind of joy in a family and that kind of engagement. They talked about how they wanted to Pay It Forward and showed enormous enthusiasm for their next task.