The army of waiters who are the lifeblood of the French capital’s many cafes often get a bad rap, accused of everything from being unable to crack a smile to being downright rude and impatient to their customers.
But the “garçons de café” of Paris are undoubtedly professionals. They can remember the orders of eight people without taking notes. They can carry all the dishes and drinks in one go. And they can manage a busy lunch rush without breaking a sweat – and still find time for a quick cigarette break.
Once underway, there were inevitable calamities. Water spilled, cups fell. One contestant shouted, “I can’t feel my fingers!” The “Course des Garçons de Café” was first launched in 1914 to highlight the cafés and restaurants of the French capital, according to French historian Laurent Bihl. In the end, Pauline Van Wymeersch from the Café le Petit Pont and Samy Lamrous from La Contrescarpe were crowned the fastest woman and man.
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