Tom works his magic behind the cook line; Kathy greets and seats the crowd, wait staff puts up orders, Myrna mixes the rounds.
All at once the rush is raging, butter knife steaks are garnished and served. There are twenty things to do at once, Tom remains precise, controlled and assured.
A beeper goes off in your apron, he better see you burst through that door, you best get that food to the table, service is the Barlas core.
The crowd is pleased and praising, after diner drinks are poured. The man behind the cook line is the biggest reason those tips are yours.
Without saying much, he slips out another night has come to a close. A silhouette across the parking lot slips through the fence and goes home.
Over all the years I knew him I recall one night he said, “Don’t worry be happy,” an example of how Tom lived.
I am proud to say I worked with him, the best chef ion the whole Mid-West. And I honor this man his final walk home as he is welcomed through heaven’s fence.
Pam McKiness
Do not know the Barlas’. But have never heard anything but good things about them. God bless their family during this difficult time.
Tom and Cathy taught me how to be controlled under stress. I learned to own it.
Pam I do not know you, but your words are mine. The Barlas family has always given us the fine dining experience . Not only that they have given that , they have given so much hope to so many. As I have said before , God bless Tom, Kathy, George, Tommy, Joanne, . I would like to know you Pam. The Barlas family has helped so many for so long. May I ask who are you. We share the same. My name is Kimbery Bresnahan and you cab call me at 424-05058. I would love to speak with you about how much the Barlas famlily has done through the years. I will always use my name and will always have exteme gratitude to Kathy, Tom, George, Tommy, Joanna, and of course my favorite, my dear Myrna.
What a great tribute and a nice way to say bye. well done Pam
wonderfully written
Klink,you never cess to amaze!