Chapter 23
Last Night in GenoaRita, Stefano, Paolo, and Nicki worked hard at Ristorante Girasole, as Paolo picked up lessons in the front and back of the restaurant. His experience with consumables was at the raw end of production, growing and picking grapes, and it didn't matter what he thought of the buyers and the end while he was still back at the farm. But people who spend hard-earned money to eat a fine meal expect to be treated to good food and friendly service.
Paolo spent most of his time in the kitchen with Stefano, while Rita worked both in the kitchen and in the dining room. Nicki served tables and only appeared in the kitchen to place or pick up an order. Stefano managed the wine inventory and drew the bottles from the racks, but Nicki delivered them to the guests, cutting t
