man, the staff!. i just wanted some meringue cookies for my sister, who is ill and asked for same (not from star provisions specifically, but little did i know that no other bakery offers them this time of year). after being asked to wait while the bakery clerk checked, i was asked if i could wait again while she checked downstairs, where, i guess, telephone lines have yet to reach. yes, i was told, they would be ready in an hour. great. the clerk suggested i have some put on hold to be safe. fine. but then she needs a visa number to hold them. am i renting a hotel room for the night or buying some bloody cookies? only for my sister would i put up with this. i am going to go in with my hair in fright mode and in my grungiest clothes to see if that helps with the service, anticipating that it will not. all of this for a bakery - i just so love effete places.