The Leonard Lopate Show
Turning the Tables
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the self-appointed "Gurus of How-To," answer your home repair questions. And New York Times food critic Frank Bruni tells us what he learned about himself and other diners by going undercover as a waiter in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Mr. Fix-It
Al and Larry Ubell answer your home repair questions, and offer advice on conserving energy throughout the winter. Call 212-433-9692.
Music:
Talking Heads “Burning down the House”
Darlene Love and the White Heat Swing Orchestra “Mr. Fix-It”
A Critic in Waiter's Clothing
New York Times food critic Frank Bruni recently took a turn on the other side of the table, working as a waiter for one week in a seafood restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He’ll tell us about the challenges of serving the public, and whether or not he has what it takes to be a good waiter.
Music: “Boogie Woogie Stomp,” “Root Groove,” “Jump,” and “Habanera” from Jump Start and Jazz: Two Ballets, by Wynton Marsalis
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