You Get What You Give

Hey - If you ever get to a restaurant after their posted closing time, and if the cook(s) via the waitress says yes we will serve you -( it is the kitchen/cooks decision even if it is a few minutes after closing time), for cooks sake, tip the cook(s). Ask how many are on the "line" and send them at least 5 bucks a piece - a pack of smokes or a beer after work means a lot to a cook. And guess what? - duh - the food will arrive faster and it will be better. Send beers to the kitchen too, if the restaurant allows it. Wouldn't you like that towards the end of a long hot hard shift at work? Generally, also, they don't make a living wage.
In other words, honor the cook's generosity with a generosity of your own. Tip the waitress accordingly, too, at least 15%, probably 20% or 25% if it is after hours.