tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post8600431956011427762..comments2023-10-30T07:26:57.612-04:00Comments on Catering & Me: Do the right thing.Harryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08654502296049079370noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-19338396871532723892013-10-31T05:51:06.242-04:002013-10-31T05:51:06.242-04:00Your presentation was smooth, understandable and e...Your presentation was smooth, understandable and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.<br /><a href="http://secatering.com/" rel="nofollow">Pleasanton Catering</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13567540242778179741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-33572819641424606662013-03-17T13:00:44.531-04:002013-03-17T13:00:44.531-04:00We had an event for about 100 people. Waiter'...We had an event for about 100 people. Waiter's Choice catered the spread and did a wonderful <br />antipasto with delish prosciutto and cheeses and olives. They also included filo dough cups <br />filled with mini salads, chicken fingers and a spinach artichoke dip. Everything I tasted was <br />incredible. They were prompt, professional and the food was to rave about!<br /><br />manikhttp://waiterstocater.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-78273170268801104942012-05-09T09:58:03.220-04:002012-05-09T09:58:03.220-04:00just a great post to create awareness...thanks Har...just a great post to create awareness...thanks Harry!Bob Trimblehttp://www.thewineguy.tvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-1670256623589553322012-04-26T09:56:06.619-04:002012-04-26T09:56:06.619-04:00Some very profound thoughts here! As someone who ...Some very profound thoughts here! As someone who has been beating my head against the brick wall of the event industry and the legal system for years, I would LOVE to find a way to make people see the "doing the right thing" is not a negative. Too many people do what makes them feel good or what is expedient or what is "fair" to the masses. I have done things for charities, I have worked hard and I have always been fair and honest. The result is that I am homeless, broke and without family support. I have also lost my grandchildren- 2 babies who now live a dreadful existence, all because I DID THE RIGHT THING! I have spend years referring clients, blogging about event industry vendors and using what I know to help others. Where are they now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-88441376544009733222012-04-13T14:21:31.967-04:002012-04-13T14:21:31.967-04:00Thanks Anonymous former employee! Did you know tha...Thanks Anonymous former employee! Did you know that Jon just opened his new catering company and cafe? Next to Peddler's Village it's called Chive Cafe & Catering. He still treats his employees with respect and his catering is delicious AND affordable!Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654502296049079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-53625047915871516892012-04-13T14:15:07.577-04:002012-04-13T14:15:07.577-04:00Great post Harry!!
As someone who has worked for b...Great post Harry!!<br />As someone who has worked for both Harry & Jon Spivak with Max & Me Catering, I can honestly say that I was treated with dignity & respect..... I've worked for at least a dozen caterers, and Harry Spivak was and is a stand up guy.....a true mensch!.....and this coming from a guy who generally has suspicions about most owners in the Philly catering scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-91088080319946576922012-04-13T11:22:11.353-04:002012-04-13T11:22:11.353-04:00George, we think alike, slicing garlic like Sorvin...George, we think alike, slicing garlic like Sorvino and making more pie. I have multiple caterers as my clients and that is what I always tell them, let's make more pie.<br /><br />Well said comment, an honor to have your thoughts here.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654502296049079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-58968159091951540572012-04-13T11:08:59.621-04:002012-04-13T11:08:59.621-04:00I believe there is much to be said about a point y...I believe there is much to be said about a point you raised: "Work together with your competitors to make your industry better. "<br /><br />I've been following a non-proprietary philosophy for quite some time now... why fight over an ever shrinking slice of pie when you can share with each other to GROW THE PIE and thus make each individual slice of it considerbly larger?<br /><br />Makes sense to me, but unfortunately not to the majority.<br /><br />There are abbrehent blips on community radar screens where this has happened, but not enogh to make a dent in the current climate of jungle economics.<br /><br />Yes Harry...everything you do in life, and in business, should have a spiritual component in its basic structure...otherwise, what's the point?<br /><br />I'd like to ask that of people who sell credit default swaps. I like money as well as the next guy, but if gains are ill-gotten, and you weren't focused on leaving good in your wake... you are a usurper not a maker. You are a taker and not a sharer. <br /><br />That isn't just sixties idealism. We either contribute, or we don't. That's the main imperative of human existence, and to squander the opportunity is the highest form of un-enlightenment.plunk88https://www.blogger.com/profile/11794638776041635803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-12058004166705370272012-04-12T23:57:50.409-04:002012-04-12T23:57:50.409-04:00I agree most people are good. I like your ideas fo...I agree most people are good. I like your ideas for raising money for the families. I think an even more important action would be to help create an environment where the type of behavior that causes things like this becomes so universally frowned on that the politicians hand is forced to make enforceable laws to prevent future occurrences. I am 100% positive that there are municipalities around our country that have laws on the books, that put into effect here, would help end the epidemic of the abandoned warehouse owned by wealthy investors waiting to make a killing, literally and figuratively. You have to try.<br /><br />What I am trying to do is shine the light on the rat's nest. Don't ignore the problem. Face it. Talk about it. Get angry. Do something. Enlightened business owners can do more to effect the everyday life of the people than any government.<br /><br />If you are not part of the solution, you ARE part of the problem.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654502296049079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-61072874677294026922012-04-12T20:35:32.483-04:002012-04-12T20:35:32.483-04:00Most people are good folks. Unfortunately a few b...Most people are good folks. Unfortunately a few bad apples can spoil the bunch!<br /><br />Important not to let the 'bad apples' cloud our thinking and visions. <br /><br />Most folks -- yes even in Philly - do the right thing. Look at our wonderful organizations like Project H.O.M.E.; Ceasefire; Moms against Guns; Liberty Scholars; Summer Search -- groups like Center City District, Musicians on Call/XPN that are making our city a safer and better place to live.<br /><br />The owners of the building were negligent and will hopefully be held accountable. <br /><br />In the meantime what can we do? Send donations for their childrens education perhaps? Cookies and meals to the firestation who lost their colleagues to let them know even strangers care? Support in any way one can?<br /><br />Philly is no different than any other city, work environment or family. You have many more good folks than bad...we need to keep looking at all the good and find ways to eradicate the few bad apples!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06805943267465812795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413102811028205003.post-58492367513694544122012-04-12T15:31:15.156-04:002012-04-12T15:31:15.156-04:00Great Post Harry. It all comes down to accepting r...Great Post Harry. It all comes down to accepting responsibility and being accountable. Sadly, most of the world does whatever they can to avoid being held accountable or taking responsibility for their own actions. Look at the recent financial crisis, the "stand your ground" laws or the fact that someone can win a law suit after spilling coffee in their lap. it is disheartening at times but all we can do is try to set positive examples and hope others follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com