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9. 'Rudest waiter' is subjuctive and this is one where Herb Caen and I disagree

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 01:46 PM

Apr 2012

I first encountered Edsel Ford in the late sixties. I found him fun and entertaining; a gracious host. He made suggestions on ordering food and steered us away from dishes he thought we didn't understand and would not like, he even sat down and tasted the food when it arrived and laughed with us as he imparted wisdom. I have cherished memories of Edsel Ford, a cool dude.

Was a time, if someone wanted a rude waiter, they would go to Caffe Sport. They had the market cornered on surly ones, for sure.

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SF restaurant known for 'rudest waiter' closing [View all] AsahinaKimi Apr 2012 OP

This is an interesting story. I love places that have a history like this. Lint Head Apr 2012 #1

Wish I would have gone when Edsel Ford Fung (what a name!) was still there. nt gateley Apr 2012 #2

I love that place. Bennyboy Apr 2012 #3

NOOO! This breaks my heart. xchrom Apr 2012 #4

Been there. Been insulted. NV Whino Apr 2012 #5

Lots of dinners there ... ... bayareaboy Apr 2012 #6

me too, mitchtv Apr 2012 #8

I remember that place! parkia00 Apr 2012 #7

'Rudest waiter' is subjuctive and this is one where Herb Caen and I disagree Brother Buzz Apr 2012 #9

At Caffe Sport... bayareaboy Apr 2012 #10

Must mention the Aub Zam Zam on Haight ... Auggie Apr 2012 #11