01/31/2026
No trip to the Half Nelson is complete if you don't see this face!
Alexis is a tenured veteran on our FOH team. She's been through thick & thin with us and has managed to stay sane enough to stick around! We are so grateful for that. Her commitment to our restaurant and the quality of service she provides to her customers, is above all, making her very well deserving of a shoutout 🙌
Alexis was sweet enough to answer some questions for us, so please read below to get to know a little more about her!
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Q: How long have you been working at The Half Nelson?
A: It will be 5 years in July!
Q: What are a couple of things that have kept you here for so long?
A: The family business and the staff are incredible to work for/with! They've been flexible throughout my changing life. The Half Nelson is a constant I'm very grateful for.
Q: What can one expect to see you doing outside of work?
A: Nerdily enough, streaming Pokemon and relaxing with my cats with Harry Potter on lol.
Q: If you were a Pokemon, which one would you be?
A: Umbreon. Easy.
Q: What was a customer interaction that left a lasting impression on you?
A: A table of mine was having a normal dinner, the gentleman was enjoying his scallops & a cocktail when he suddenly started to have a seizure. The staff and I rushed to his aid while waiting for paramedics, holding is head, trying to keep him conscience. After the night was over, I couldn't stop thinking of this couple, so my coworker and I went to the hospital he was at and brought them the dessert they missed, along with some extra goodies. I have seen them a few times since and the memory has always stuck with me.
Q: Has Chef Connor ever made a dish that you didn't enjoy?
A: Luckily I get complete transparency in letting him know my thoughts about dishes at work, and outside of work. He has yet to make a creation that I didn't love.
Q: Fernet..? Or nah?
A: Fernet. No question.
Q: Any customer shoutouts you'd like to give?
A: ALL OF MY REGULARS! Jeff & Amy, Aryn & Carlos, Jodie & Mike, Genesis, Jacob & Emily, Claire & John, The Aischmans, Jenny & Nicole, Emily & Jason, and so many others that make this job truly something to be grateful for.
