You've probably considered at least once what defines a restaurant experience as a positive one. Was it the menu? The presentation of the plates? The value? Maybe location or ambience? Or was it the service and attention to detail? While we all may have personal opinions about which components of dining out are most significance, … Continue reading No safe harbor – Mariner’s Harbor, Kingston
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How do you smell?
If you had asked me that same question 35 years ago, my response would have been “baby soft,” as in Love’s Baby Soft. Unless it was summer, of course. In summer I was devoted to Love's Fresh Lemon. You 70s girls know exactly what I'm talking about, don't you? In many ways I've moved on … Continue reading How do you smell?
No sleep till Brooklyn*
On Friday, despite Mother Nature’s attempt to disrupt my plans, I ventured down to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to attend my uber talented neighbor, Ken Ragsdale’s art show opening at the Front Room Gallery. As someone who doesn’t often attend gallery openings (read: hardly ever), I was a bit out of my element, and, as a person … Continue reading No sleep till Brooklyn*
Restaurant families
After more than three decades in the restaurant business, I know a few things. Some of the knowledge I've gained is related to food - how to make a buerre blanc or hollandaise and what to do with an excess of vegetables (frittata, risotto or soup). I've learned about wine and spirits and the significance … Continue reading Restaurant families
Counting (on) friends
If you peek at my Facebook account you'll see that I have more than 700 virtual friends. Pretty impressive, right? Thanks to the wonders of social media, I am absolutely swimming in friendship! Look a little closer, though, and you'll discover that many of my friends are people I don't really ever see, except for online. Whether … Continue reading Counting (on) friends
Like a virgin
I switched handbags this week. I'd been using a beautiful green one since early fall and it was time for a change. I peeked inside a couple of cloth bags until I came across a red bag that I hadn't used for a while. It suited my mood and I lifted it off the shelf. … Continue reading Like a virgin
15 for 2015
To run for my own pleasure without measure. To get out once or twice a month for the sole purpose of being social without the crutch of working. To eat quality food and drink copious amounts of water. To strive to get Jeter out and active as much as possible. To live an honest life. … Continue reading 15 for 2015
