I too will chime in.

For the most part Local 44 is pretty great. The bottle shop is top notch too. However (yes, there is a however), sometimes the servers act as if they are well aware that they are currently the only option… The carding thing is getting old. Law or not, if you're a local (meaning you regularly come into the shop/ bar) you don't need to be carded every time. Additionally, if I'm not drinking, don't ask me for my card. I'm hungry and I just want some of your sticky wings. Hell, I don't even need to take up any precious dining room space (seriously, they treat the dining room like its a limited run art show in Chelsea).

Anyways, I rant… The servers are in fact mostly nice… except when they aren't. I know we can't all be stellar every day, but face it. You're in service. You live off the tips you earn. When I have a bad day, I leave it at the door. Put on a smile and go make your day better by earning more tips. Not by being surly and rude. I get it, you're having a shitty day, but when I'm sitting down for a beer and burger I don't really need to deal with your day. I'm currently dealing with my own.

Is customer service dead? I think not. We just have to keep demanding it. I can live with that.

anyway, there is way more positive than negative going on at Local 44. To the OP, don't take it personally. Just hold them accountable. Make your gripes known to the manager on duty. If he/she can't work it out, than at least you've done your due diligence.

And don't forget! PENN kids are nearly gone! We get the "Local" part of Local 44 back! That means more seating, and better service for all!