The Smell of Bacon in a Skillet

There aren't many aromas that are any better than that. I don't know what it is about breakfast that makes it such a pleasant and civilized meal. And, no, I'm not referring to the coffee-in-a-plastic cup version of breakfast.

Sometimes one has to do breakfast on the run, but, every now and then (especially weekends), breakfast deserves some time and attention. So take a deep breath, put down your Blackberry or cell phone, have a seat and get ready to order -- Delish.com presents this unranked list of the 57 best restaurants and diners to enjoy breakfast.

Why 57? Beats me, but just about every one of them looks tempting. I've been to a few of these eateries.

Tips for Restaurant Staff

Consider this an appropriate addendum to my last post. It's a list from the N.Y. Times' You're the Boss blog.

Here are a few samples from Part 2 of the list of "100 Things Restaurant Staffers Should Never Do":

• Do not bring judgment with the ketchup. Or mustard. Or hot sauce. Or whatever condiment is requested.
  
• Specials, spoken and printed, should always have prices.
  
• Do not ask if someone is finished when others are still eating that course.
  
• Do not ask, "Are you still working on that?" Dining is not work -- until questions like this are asked.
  
• Do not ask if a guest needs change. Just bring the change.