Praise for Restaurant Slave.com "I found a restaurant and started last week :) My first day was friday night and it was crazy, but fun. I got to chop onions and garlic, mix some dressings and make pesto. It's amazing how fast everyone is, especially the folks who work on the line -- pots, pans, dishes, everything is just flying. Thank you so much for your advice. I was almost ready to give up because most restaurants told me no, but the fact that you did it made me think that it must be possible." -Yelena M. Rennie "I haven't had this much fun reading since I read "kitchen confidential". -P.I.E "I found your site yesterday... started at the beginning and have been reading every free moment at my desk. YOU, my dear, are my new idol! It is my dream to do exactly what you're doing. Much like you, I am a "desk-job" woman. There are a few culinary schools nearby that I'm researching. But, alas, no money to do such a thing right now. But, I'm going to steal your idea and try to find a restaurant "internship" near my apartment! What you've done sounds perfect. But, in the meantime, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You've given me a glorious idea!" -S. Kendall "I just found your site and read through every single entry. It's amazing! I am just in awe that with all that hard work you managed to document your experience so well. I couldn't stop reading because my background is so similar. Keep up the good work. I am so proud of you :)" -Helen R. "Just saw your blog..and all I can say is "wow". You should consider publishing it as a book. As is. It would sell, I'm sure. It definitely has shown me what it might be like for me. You know what, I still kinda like the idea. So thank you. I'm now just wondering how I can meet the right people, and thereby create the same opportunity for myself. :-)" -M. Donovan "Hi my name is Nicola, I am a 30 yo chef. At the moment running a small restaurant in the heart of Roma. Just really like your idea. Found it very interesting. I have been working in SF for a year in 97. RosePistola. well will come back to your site." -Nicola "Stumbled on your site following a link from The Mighty Kymm's blog, and I *love* it. You're totally living my dream. For the past couple of years I've been dreaming of going back to the restaurant world. I'm a female web designer/flash coder who would love to find a restaurant that would let me work for free, just for the experience. Funny, I went to school for web design so I wouldn't have to work in a restaurant any more (waited tables from 16-25), yet I find that I want to go back as a cook. You're not crazy, you're inspiring ;)" -C. Ford "I love the restaurant slave site. Very cool. I am in a similiar situation in that I have always wanted to cook professionally (or at least learn to), but I chose a technology based career out of college. I really envy you and think that your site is great." -J. House Entirely fascinating site...I look forward to being able to purchase your book...I am 31 and stuck in a mundane marketing jobmy passion for all things food is continuing to conusume me..I am going to make the plunge into the food world next year at one pont, attending a school for culinary arts...at any rate,great site...good luck and I look forward to a great read.. M. Kennedy