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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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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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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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YOU THINK IT’S EASY?

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

Restaurant servers everywhere are challenged by distinguishing the “Sparkling” from the “Still” (or “Tap”) when refillingRestaurant servers everywhere are challenged by distinguishing the “Sparkling” from the “Still” (or “Tap”) when refilling[...]
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HAIL TO STEVEN SLATER!

August 12, 2010     Posted in Business, Fun, The Lighter Side

Steven Slater did what so many want to do, everyday. He said “F*$K this, I’m outta here”. We have a few of those stories of our ownSteven Slater did what so many want to do, everyday. He said “F*$K this, I’m outta here”. We have a few of those stories of our own[...]
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BEST EVAH

August 4, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant

In June we asked the Chef to come up with Summer Specials, an insert to the menu, featuring local ingredients that we (mostly) source from the numerousIn June we asked the Chef to come up with Summer Specials, an insert to the menu, featuring local ingredients that we (mostly) source from the numerous[...]
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WHEN I GROW UP…

July 30, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Last night, we paid a visit to a family member in a Boston hospital. Upon leaving, my father in law suggested that we stop for a snack, “his treat”.Last night, we paid a visit to a family member in a Boston hospital. Upon leaving, my father in law suggested that we stop for a snack, “his treat”.[...]
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YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

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

After the Joan Armatrading concert this past Saturday night at Boardinghouse Park I returned to Cobblestones and had a couple of drinks with “oldAfter the Joan Armatrading concert this past Saturday night at Boardinghouse Park I returned to Cobblestones and had a couple of drinks with “old[...]
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