Red Onion Story Time- Tales of the Waitress

The longer I work at the Red Onion I find myself getting lost in our regulars’ stories of them growing up, family life, and there day to day tales they share with us. A couple of days ago I was talking to one of our regulars, and he told me a story in which I was shocked to here, and for a moment did not believe until I saw the pictures.

Josh, my husband is about 6’5” and built like a machine, came in to eat an order of his favorite chicken wings. After Josh left Ed (a Red Onion regular) came up to me with a smirk on his face. I figured he would comment on our height difference ( I am only 5’2”) when he said “ I bet my brother could beat your husband in an am wrestling match!” I look at Ed and laughingly said “Are you kidding by husband is hands down the strongest person I have ever met!” Ed proceeded to tell me a story in which might be the story of the manliest thing I have ever heard.

Ed told me a story that took place in the mid 70’s. “My brother and I are the same height, but he is much stronger than me.” He began telling me as I looked at him standing about six feet, five inches. “My brother was a wrestling champion, he was strong as ox! One day there was a store opening in town, and back 70’s they did weird things to attract a crowd. Now this store had got a bear, a real seven foot tall bear that the people could actually go and wrestle! My brother, being the wrestling champ, decided to go to the new store and wrestle this bear, and to everyone’s surprise my brother beat this bear! He actual flip this bear over hip and won!”

It is stories like this that make laugh and always put me in a good mood while working. I can honestly say the Red Onion Café is more like story time then a job for me. I love when people give me a glimpse into there lives. It is these stories that make the Red Onion a fun place to be, and always leaves you wanting more!

Meeting New People- Tales of the Waitress

I am normally a pretty out going person, making working at the Red Onion Cafe' a very fun job for me. I am constantly meeting new people and making new friends. As new member of the Monroe community ( I bought a home in Monroe in January) I was excited to work in the town I lived in. I thought it would be a great way to meet the neighbors and locals. I have since met amazing, and fun people while working at the Red Onion Cafe. Thanks to this popular hometown hangout I know feel welcomed by those who live around me. The story of how I became an employee of the Red Onion all started with the best food I have ever eaten!

When my husband and I first moved into town we were immediately drawn to the Red Onion Cafe'. The first time we were at the Red Onion we thought it would forever be out go to spot for intimate dinners for "date night", and at the same time a great place to bring our friends and family. I was so impressed with the food and staff, I wanted to be a part of it! Within a week I had eaten at the Red Onion four times! After the fifth visit I had asked Amanda (another waitress) if the Red Onion was hiring. With my surprise she said "Yes! Let me grab an application!" About a week after submitting my application I received a phone call from Gary (The Manager) to set up an interview. Again to my surprise I was hired on April 1, 2009 (no it was not a joke). Since then I have been meeting new people, trying new things, and loving every minute of it!

Red Onion Lunch Specials

While the Red Onion Cafe has nightly specials Monday through Saturday the lunch specials are sometimes over looked by our lunch guests. Most of the time people eat the typical lunch consisting of a room temperature deli sandwich that they have packed from home, however if you visit the Red Onion for lunch you might find yourself eating one of the lunch specials. These amazing specials are as tasty as they are creative for example, the Red Onion Crispy Chicken Quesadilla filled with crispy chicken, season rice, cheese and our homemade garden salsa. Although the specials change daily, you can always count on tasty food and quick service! The Red Onion is the perfect quick get away from the office to recharge for the rest of the work day!