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Joe’s Restaurant
First, an apocryphal tale. Way back to a time perhaps in mid-19th century, the Baron de Rothschild was approached by a man on the streets of Paris who pleaded his need for financial assistance. The good Baron listened attentively to … Continue reading
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In the Service of the Martini
“The Martini is the only American invention as perfect as the English sonnet.” — H. L. Mencken When I confronted my first Martini in April 1973, poolside at Cambridge Beaches in Sandys Parish Bermuda, I didn’t give much consideration to the … Continue reading
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The Round Dog
Little did I realize that July 21 is “National Hotdog Day.” {extended side note: Who gets to decide these “National Days” anyway? And if we’re honoring the Hotdog, wouldn’t July 4th be better suited? After all, that’s when Nathan’s in Coney … Continue reading
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Lawn Signs
Periodically I do a 6-7 mile loop walking thru Woodbury. Just about half that distance is on Main St. (Route 6), but most is off the main drag. {Sidebar 1: it is a stretch to consider any road in Woodbury … Continue reading
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