The art of the day job -- Food porn -- Mosquitoes on toast -- Fire! -- Four-star mistress -- Being frank -- No bones about it -- The fault, dear Bruni -- Not in the stars -- Underlings -- I can hear you -- City love -- Service included -- A few more tips -- Afterword: My dinner with André -- Per se menu.

Damrosch, former waiter at the New York City restaurant Per Se, details her career as a waiter, describing the intimate workings of restaurant table service at its best. Tales of critics and celebrities spice up the memoir with a few tips on how to earn a waiter's respect sprinkled throughout.