It was a big deal to go to Valle's as a kid.This was about as "expensive" as my parents were concerned to go out and eat.We always got the Lobster Saute'.And a creme'd'menth parfait for dessert or Strawberry Shortcake.
Vallie's was my first full time job in 1973 I was Chef's helper the chef 's name was Aidis (not sure about the spelling) he was from Haiti the manager was a big guy named Dennis
I'll never forget what he said the day I was hired ..he said "Well we can't pay you much per hour ($1.60) but we can give you plenty of hours"
and man did they ever 6:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m six days a week ..boy the place was busy Mothers day was insane.
Before working at Vallie's in Warwick. It was a favorite place to eat on the rare occasion when my parents would take us N.Y. sirloin was always my order
Years later I worked as a line cook at the Vallie's in Hallandale Beach Florida
I worked there 1983-84. I rrmember Chef Adis too. Worked 11:00am to 11:00pm. Started out Fry (where you had flour, eggwash, breadcrumb) done by hand, not pre-made like today, broiler, and steamer. I met my exwife there. I miss those days...
After eating; my Dad would stay in the parking lot to watch the 727 jets land. Loved the heads of lettuce and filet mignon. I too remember Rose the hostess (with the mostess).
There were three hostesses, Rose was the head hostess. There also was a Miss Connie and Miss Betty. They were all very kind. I worked there as a busboy, lots of characters came in (and some worked there too!).
Thank you including Valle's. My parents used to take us there as a treat for us kids.
ReplyDeleteIt was a big deal to go to Valle's as a kid.This was about as "expensive" as my parents were concerned to go out and eat.We always got the Lobster Saute'.And a creme'd'menth parfait for dessert or Strawberry Shortcake.
ReplyDeleteI worked there as a busboy in the late 70's early 80s
ReplyDeleteVallie's was my first full time job in 1973
ReplyDeleteI was Chef's helper the chef 's name was Aidis (not sure about the spelling)
he was from Haiti the manager was a big guy named Dennis
I'll never forget what he said the day I was hired ..he said
"Well we can't pay you much per hour ($1.60) but we can give you plenty of hours"
and man did they ever 6:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m six days a week ..boy the place was busy Mothers day was insane.
Before working at Vallie's in Warwick. It was a favorite place to eat on the rare occasion when my parents would take us
N.Y. sirloin was always my order
Years later I worked as a line cook at the Vallie's in Hallandale Beach Florida
I worked there 1983-84. I rrmember Chef Adis too. Worked 11:00am to 11:00pm. Started out Fry (where you had flour, eggwash, breadcrumb) done by hand, not pre-made like today, broiler, and steamer. I met my exwife there. I miss those days...
DeleteI REMEMBER THE COOL LADY WHO LOOKED A LOT LIKE DOLLY PARTON WHO WAS THE MAITRE DE. LEARNED SHE HAS NOW PASSED AWAY
ReplyDeleteher name was rose landries
DeleteMy wife's sister worked there in late 70's. We could get a free lobster dinner there but had to pay if we wanted steak
ReplyDeleteHow do you pronounce the name of this restaurant?
ReplyDeleteHope my answer helped you Leahb!!! :)
DeleteJust like valley's i believe miss!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter eating; my Dad would stay in the parking lot to watch the 727 jets land. Loved the heads of lettuce and filet mignon. I too remember Rose the hostess (with the mostess).
ReplyDeleteThere were three hostesses, Rose was the head hostess. There also was a Miss Connie and Miss Betty. They were all very kind. I worked there as a busboy, lots of characters came in (and some worked there too!).
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