The food in Gdansk is quite good. It’s hearty, of course, which is to be expected in a climate that’s relatively cool year around. I snapped a few photos of the dishes Kathy and I scarfed down in restaurants while in the city in late October.
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Please don’t do this when I’m at the bar
I’m not naming names. But I’m unhappy when your bartenders act this careless in front of me. I bet others who like to sit here would be upset, too. See the pint of Guinness below. It’s resting at the moment, waiting for.the nitrogen-induced bubbles to settle. Meanwhile, it’s wet. Really wet. That’s because your […]
Read MoreFather’s Day, Recalled
I just remembered Sunday is Father’s Day and that my dad, at 90, died four months ago, nearly to the day. Those two things together are what I’d forgotten. I can’t say I recall any specifics about celebrating Father’s Day with him; my dad never made a big deal about it. He just went about […]
Read MoreBut enough about you . . .
I’m here to brag (belatedly) that the panel I moderated last week at the Cheers Beverage Conference 2013 went well. I meant to post this fact sooner but life intruded; nonetheless George Barton, Randy DeWitt, Mike Hanley and Kip Snider acquitted themselves well, answering every question with aplomb. Their experts after all in buying, selling […]
Read MoreEverything in moderation
I’m very happy Cheers Magazine asked me again to moderate a panel at the Cheers Beverage Conference this year in Dallas, in February The experts I’ve gathered include experienced operators from three growing restaurant companies. George Barton, a veteran T.G.I. Friday’s executive turned consultant also agreed to lend his expertise. Executive Panel George Barton, Principal, gBartonInnovations; Former VP […]
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