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Illinois waitress collects $1,000 tip

By Associated Press

ALGONQUIN, Ill. -- An Algonquin waitress got the tip of a lifetime after someone dropped a $1,000 gratuity at her table.

Michelle Secreto has worked at the Montarra Grill in Algonquin for three years.

On Sunday, a couple left her the biggest tip in her life after one of the patron's asked Secreto's recommendation for a gluten-free meal. She told them to try two seafood specials.

Neither Secreto or the restaurant's manager know the identity of the generous diners.

Secreto says she'll use the money to send her 12-year-old daughter, Ashley, on a trip to scholastic trip in October to Washington, D.C.

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Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Pantagraph or its staff.

Alli wrote on Sep 1, 2008 1:23 PM:

" I wish I could afford giving my favorite waitress a tip like that. REGULARY!!!!!!!
Sue at Zorbas is GREAT! "

In My Opinion wrote on Sep 1, 2008 9:54 AM:

" That is great. I have secretly bought peoples lunch or dinner a few times in the past. I tell the wait person to give me their bill and not tell them till I am gone. Its a nice feeling to know you may have made someones day, its not a $1000 but its still fun. I hope others will do the same after reading this. For less than $20 you can make someones day! "

BILLYBOB23 wrote on Sep 1, 2008 12:33 AM:

" Now there's a nice story for a change! Well done Algonquin waitress! This goes to prover that there ARE people out there who are 1) loaded and 2) VERY appreciative of helpful people who go the extra mile. "

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