She Serves With Soul | Lawrence News

Addie Van Zutphen, a part-time server at Ragazza in Kansas City, just won Best Restaurant Server—thanks to her readers’ poll victory—and she’s changing the game with her deeply human approach to hospitality. With a background in social work and gerontology, she brings person-centered care into every table, treating guests like family. Her owner saw her unique skill set, and regulars now treat the restaurant like home, even celebrating milestones like Nancy’s 80th birthday. Addie’s secret? She starts each shift by saying, “I get to take care of you today,” turning service into a meaningful connection. But she’s also fighting a bigger battle: reshaping how society views hospitality as a legitimate, demanding profession worthy of respect and better support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ff17211a53ead3a