MORE LOVE FOR THE MONEY

December 14, 2010     Posted in Restaurant, The Lighter Side

The “maul” as we playfully call it, makes sense. We get it. Grab a fistful of dollars (or plastic if you don’t mind paying “theThe “maul” as we playfully call it, makes sense. We get it. Grab a fistful of dollars (or plastic if you don’t mind paying “the[...]
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RANDOM THOUGHTS OF LATE

December 11, 2010     Posted in Fun, The Lighter Side

Come September, and as long as local squash is still available it is our Soup du jour consistently, in both of our restaurants. Farmers in New EnglandCome September, and as long as local squash is still available it is our Soup du jour consistently, in both of our restaurants. Farmers in New England[...]
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THANKS

November 25, 2010     Posted in Fun, The Lighter Side

There is way too much that I am thankful for, to write down here, and have any chance of you (who I am thankful for!)making it to the end. But, mostly,There is way too much that I am thankful for, to write down here, and have any chance of you (who I am thankful for!)making it to the end. But, mostly,[...]
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“LIKE, MAYBE CHA CHA KNOWS”

November 8, 2010     Posted in Business, Restaurant

The difference between great and good?? Is it hiring? Training? Of course, it’s many things, but last week we celebrated a night out with friendsThe difference between great and good?? Is it hiring? Training? Of course, it’s many things, but last week we celebrated a night out with friends[...]
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ALE WE WANTED WAS THE HOT MONKEY LOVE

November 5, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Working from home can be great. Especially when my travel agent is also working from home, on the other side of the table.(Who happens to be Kathy-wife-who’s-not-really-a-travel-agent)(butWorking from home can be great. Especially when my travel agent is also working from home, on the other side of the table.(Who happens to be Kathy-wife-who’s-not-really-a-travel-agent)(but[...]
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MORE SQUASH STORIES. SORT OF.

October 23, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

17 years ago, we opened Cobblestones and Hummus was on the menu. With feta cheese, Kalamata olives, olive oil and pita. It was called “Mediterranean-ish”.17 years ago, we opened Cobblestones and Hummus was on the menu. With feta cheese, Kalamata olives, olive oil and pita. It was called “Mediterranean-ish”.[...]
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HOLDING ON TO SQUASH

October 19, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Farmer Smith has squash. So much so, that he brought us 40lbs peeled when we needed twenty. It’s funny in New England, how from December to May,Farmer Smith has squash. So much so, that he brought us 40lbs peeled when we needed twenty. It’s funny in New England, how from December to May,[...]
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ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK

October 9, 2010     Posted in Business, Restaurant

A (very happy) guest was leaving Cobblestones earlier this week, on their way back to Boston after conducting business locally and raving about Cobblestones.A (very happy) guest was leaving Cobblestones earlier this week, on their way back to Boston after conducting business locally and raving about Cobblestones.[...]
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ABBA BAR BANTER

September 23, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Who am I? I have just returned from traveling. Again. I was sitting at my friends bar, talking excitedly with a friend of a friend (who happens to beWho am I? I have just returned from traveling. Again. I was sitting at my friends bar, talking excitedly with a friend of a friend (who happens to be[...]
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Dear Diary, I’M HAVING A BAD DAY

September 16, 2010     Posted in Business

This is the kind of sh** we have to put up with. And, don’t get me wrong. Those of you who read this, or follow our restaurants know by now thatThis is the kind of sh** we have to put up with. And, don’t get me wrong. Those of you who read this, or follow our restaurants know by now that[...]
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