Even as short staffed, some restaurants will say, no reservations required. Come in, choose your table, but…be prepared. To wait. You can take as long as you want to linger, to chat and to just hang out, but…service might take Read More …
There are a lot of reasons I like dining out. Chef’s tasting menus are just one reason…but tonight (and usually) there are at least 1 too many courses. Somewhere between satisfied and stuffed is the problem. Leaving the course selection Read More …
It’s Monday night and even though it is a bank / official government holiday – the kids had school while my husband & I had to work. Really? Again? On a Monday? Yes. How typical. It’s ok. They had school, Read More …
I just spent the better part of the day with four of the great dads in our lives: my dad, my husband and two brothers-in-law. Sure. They all work. Who doesn’t know at least a few working dads? I am Read More …
If I were in the business of marketing for assisting tourists plan their trip, I would be able to give them some advice, on what NOT to do. I am not talking about the essential 10 Things never to do Read More …
As we wrap up the holidays there are a few habits we’ll have to break, like wearing jammies all day, sleeping until noon and eating cookies – just because you can and they’re there. One habit that we keep year-round Read More …