Looking after just yourself often leaves a bitter aftertaste
“Gosh darn it,” said the manager emerging from behind the stack of wine boxes. Truth be told he didn’t use the word “gosh” or the words…
Barfly Podcast Season Three Episode Five: Mimi Towle Part 1
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It’s not babysitting if it’s your baby
We sat on the little patio, just like we had many times before. Some places haven’t had to do much to adapt to changing seating requirements,…
Summer fruits (or vegetables) make great cocktails
I would quote the lyrics from the song “Summertime, Summertime” the 1958 hit single by The Jamies, made most famous perhaps by the California surf duo…
Mansplaining is never appreciated
“Are you guys still open?” asked the clean-cut, suntanned youth. “We just want a drink,” said his equally tanned female companion. I recognized them right away.…
Maybe ‘normal’ wasn’t as normal, as it should have been
“This glass has lipstick on it,” said the server through the drink window. I smiled, because I have not heard that in over a year, and…
Bouchaine Vineyards: Come for the falconry, stay for the wine
It’s the impressive rush of air that you feel first, as the hawk’s four foot flapping wings create enough back force to allow three inch razor…
Don’t believe every story you hear
Mother’s Day has always been one of the big three Spring events that loom large in the restaurant business, and loom even larger in the bar…
Barfly Podcast Season Three Episode Four: Aaron Lee
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