[srb]

Just got in from work, and who would be there for dinner, but Johnny Fay. Here's the really embarrasing part. I didn't realize it was him until the end of the night (5 self inflicted tool points...), when another waiter said "that's the drummer for the Hip." I said "no it isn't..." my friend replied, "yes it is...look at him". Damned if it wasn't. His girlfriend was walking by thanking me for the evening, and I asked "is that Johnny Fay?". She said yes, and I told her I couldn't believe it...I'm one of the Hip's biggest fans, and I didn't realize it was him...." She walked me over and introduced me to him. We talked for a few minutes, and I asked him for an autograph (totally unprofessional at the restaurant, but I didn't care at that point in the night....) He grabbed one of our linens, and said he wanted to sign that. I grabbed a sharpee marker, and he signed it.
He said he wanted to check out the kitchen, cause he had seen the "opening soon" program in which Bymark was shown under construction. I took him back & introduced him to one of our junior sous-chefs (most of the kitchen had gone home by that time) I thanked him again & shook his hand. A very pleasant, nice, generous guy. When I told him I'd seen the Hip 13 times, he thanked me for the business....
All in a night's work eh?
Oh and also Matt Stone (Southpark) & Alex Lifeson (Rush) were in my section.....crazy night

[Ponch]

Great story. Nice when one of the members here happens upon a Hip member. I'll have to hit your restaurant next time I'm in TO.

[Coneycat]

Terrific story. And that's a great autograph!

[Lizard King]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

[NMAS]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

I think he said Bymark, which is downtown T.O. I haven't been there but I have walked past it, Posh business type restaurant.

[Lizard King]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

I think he said Bymark, which is downtown T.O. I haven't been there but I have walked past it, Posh business type restaurant.

I guess I cant go in then :lol:

[NMAS]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

I think he said Bymark, which is downtown T.O. I haven't been there but I have walked past it, Posh business type restaurant.

I guess I cant go in then :lol:

Sure you can, I think they have a 30 or 49 dollar hamburger that is supposed to be amazing.

[srb]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

I think he said Bymark, which is downtown T.O. I haven't been there but I have walked past it, Posh business type restaurant.

I guess I cant go in then :lol:

It's a mixed crowd. We just opened the patio last week, which has a less formal atmosphere. Here's the website:

http://www.bymarkdowntown.com/

[tina]

VERY COOL!
I have an autographed picture of my daughter and Johnny at one of the early Joe Show's. He drew the drum set on it as well. Memories to cherish forever!
tina

[Gotcha]

Great Story

[tommygunn]

Very cool!
Great autograph. :thumb:

[longseason]

It was a few years ago now, back when I was in Kingston and lived across the street from the Toucan on Princess--but Mr. Fay walked by me with his then girlfriend as I took a smoke break from my cheap f'ing apartment.

My girlfriend tried to decorate it in the Sante Fe tradition...

Well, the first part was true. :lol:

[john cage]

...and who would be there for dinner, but Johnny Fay... & Alex Lifeson (Rush) were in my section.....crazy night

Johnny AND Lerxst!!? I give you 1,000 tool points out of jealousy.

[keithtalent]

Thats awesome! What restaurant do you work for?

I think he said Bymark, which is downtown T.O. I haven't been there but I have walked past it, Posh business type restaurant.

I guess I cant go in then :lol:

Sure you can, I think they have a 30 or 49 dollar hamburger that is supposed to be amazing.

i thought you were kidding, i guess not hock:

Grilled U.S.D.A Prime Burger, 8 oz. With Seared Foie Gras,
Mango Jam & Mustard Aioli 36.95
Suggested bottle: PICARDY CABERNET / MERLOT 2000

is it actually possible to have wine with hamburger? :?

[j-monster]

Cool autograph... good job! I'll try to keep my jealousy to myself...