It's a weird February when the snow drops are in bloom and the daffodils are already 5" high in Central Park. Speaking of things that are a weird height, the cool guys were all wearing pants that we would have called "floods (short for floodwaters)" back in the day. Lots of exposed ankles. In general, … Continue reading NYC observations
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17 Things to love about Valentine’s Day 2017
• When the 14th of February falls on a Tuesday. • Speaking of falling – no additional snow falling. • A great menu created and executed by a professional kitchen – thanks, John & Zach & Ben. • Competent and attentive front of the house staff – I’m talking about you, Jackie, Jammella & Trudy. … Continue reading 17 Things to love about Valentine’s Day 2017
My dirty dozen boy
February 9th will mark the day that twelve years ago Quinn Padraig arrived and completed my family. Of all my babies, my pregnancy with him was the most challenging – there was an amnio, second trimester spotting, and enough ultrasounds to make a flip book of his growth. Gestating that guy was an intense combination of … Continue reading My dirty dozen boy
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day – John David Anderson
Reading is the least expensive vacation I’ve ever had. Sometimes I go to the future and other times to the past, but the destination isn’t the important part to me usually. It’s just getting away from now. At a time when I sometimes feel physically assaulted by the daily news, a low budget escape is … Continue reading Ms. Bixby’s Last Day – John David Anderson
American pride
Saturday was a remarkable day. The sun was shining, the photocopier at Staples worked correctly, and there was no line to use self-pay at the grocery store. All good things. Additionally, there was a protest march thing going on down by Albany's state Capitol, which was kind of big. Actually, it was fairly huge and … Continue reading American pride
Brooks Brothers suits
… my taste for customer service, that is. I don’t often shop at Brooks Brothers (their clothes are well tailored but a bit conservative for my lifestyle), but after visiting their Lee, MA outlet location twice in the last few months, they just may have made a customer out of me. Here’s why… I dropped … Continue reading Brooks Brothers suits
The New York Times: all the recipes fit to cook
One of the things I really miss about my life pre-restaurant ownership (in addition to loved ones, fretless sleep and true downtime) is cooking. Remember the days when I would have recipes and pictures posted here of yummy food made in my very own kitchen? These days, I’m lucky if I cook an evening meal … Continue reading The New York Times: all the recipes fit to cook
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