“YO, DAT FOOD WAS BOMB”
As community focused restaurant owners–and capable business people–we have been donating money, time, ideas and oh so many gift certificatesAs community focused restaurant owners–and capable business people–we have been donating money, time, ideas and oh so many gift certificates[...]
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SOMMEL..WHAAAT?
Chef Rob and I were discussing menu upgrades at COBBLESTONES. I mentioned the amazing job they do with side dishes at Strip-House; The modern, sexy steakhouseChef Rob and I were discussing menu upgrades at COBBLESTONES. I mentioned the amazing job they do with side dishes at Strip-House; The modern, sexy steakhouse[...]
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SHED SOME LIGHT
Warning: This post might be offensive to some; those who want me to remain professional and sweet (like I usually am), and those who shudder at the “V”Warning: This post might be offensive to some; those who want me to remain professional and sweet (like I usually am), and those who shudder at the “V”[...]
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SO NOT FEELING “BLUE”
The IntroI am currently doing research for my next column in the Merrimack Valley Magazine–The subject being “Ethnic foods of Lowell”
TheThe IntroI am currently doing research for my next column in the Merrimack Valley Magazine–The subject being “Ethnic foods of Lowell”
The[...]
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READY, SET…
If this crazy business isn’t enough to limit sleep, throw in the pending departure of a manager and supervisor and on top of THAT…Folk Festival?!If this crazy business isn’t enough to limit sleep, throw in the pending departure of a manager and supervisor and on top of THAT…Folk Festival?![...]
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SUNNY AND NOT SO BRIGHT
Today was “one of those” mornings. Awakened at 6AM by a “haunted” ill in my brain about two ex-employees–two beloved exToday was “one of those” mornings. Awakened at 6AM by a “haunted” ill in my brain about two ex-employees–two beloved ex[...]
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FIRE ON THE GRILL
The good news is, we ran into an ex employee and great friend of the family–who years ago succumbed to the pull of drugs–Pain Killers led toThe good news is, we ran into an ex employee and great friend of the family–who years ago succumbed to the pull of drugs–Pain Killers led to[...]
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WHERE’S CLINT EASTWOOD WHEN YOU NEED’EM
Being on the restaurant owner side of things, I get the whole “stick to the menu” mentality of our ilk. Many a “Tom Dick and Reginald”Being on the restaurant owner side of things, I get the whole “stick to the menu” mentality of our ilk. Many a “Tom Dick and Reginald”[...]
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ONE FOR THE BOOK
We began a new lunch menu last week. We are trying to find the right combination that will double lunch–because if not, we may just abandon theWe began a new lunch menu last week. We are trying to find the right combination that will double lunch–because if not, we may just abandon the[...]
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STONES STIMULUS PACKAGE
Last night, we proudly accepted the award for “BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT” In the Merrimack Valley, as voted by the readers of Merrimack ValleyLast night, we proudly accepted the award for “BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT” In the Merrimack Valley, as voted by the readers of Merrimack Valley[...]
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