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30 – Sex, Drugs, and Oysters: What It's Really Like to Work at a Fancy Restaurant
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Stephanie Danler’s novel Sweetbitter, it takes Tess, a 22-year-old waitress new to Manhattan, about three months to master the art of balancing three plates on one arm. In the same amount of time, Tess adapts to a life of champagne and cocaine-addled adventures. In this episode, Stephanie dishes about how her own experiences—working as a back-waiter, bartender, and restaurant manager in New York City—informed the novel. Plus: What’s your favorite comfort food in the age of Trump?
Released:
May 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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