I’m going to call it early, it’s officially Gin and Tonic season in our fair city. First day of February and it’s already over 97 degrees. No better time to tonic something: Vodka Tonic, Gin Tonic,… ok, those are the only two. My poison of choice: Bombay Sapphire and Fever Tree Tonic. Get a drink! […]
Category Archives: Community Involvement
The Call of the Rooster
You have had it and probably don’t know it. It’s a ‘house red’ in many restaurants across town, even mine. The only thing wrong with it is the case gets skinny too quick. John, hit me again…
Guess Who’s Coming to (last) Dinner
I have been working on my Last Supper guest list. It’s still up in the air, but this is it so far…. 1. Lemmy, from Motorhead: hear me out! Believe me, if there is any trouble, he will mop it up. 2. Paul Qui: being amazed by his direction at Uchiko, ESK and questions about […]
A Torrid Affair
I would accept an invitation to watch the okra grow at Springdale Farm. So, I jumped at the chance to attend an A Torrid Affair dinner there (one of many more to come). Great food, perfect setting and for all the right reasons. Austin, Texas based charity supperclub A TORRID AFFAIR has announced plans for […]
Quality Pizza Hangs in the Balance
Cross-country pedaler, pizza slinger and professional beard model Sean Robinson had his bike stolen today. This is significant for a few reasons: It’s his only means of transportation (he pedaled to Austin from NYC), he runs the oven at Bola Pizza on Saturday SFC Downtown Farmers Market, and lastly, you just don’t steal a dude’s […]
Events Calendar: Farmers Market Break
Farmers Market’s will be closed this Saturday for the holiday. Still need a fix? Head over to the SFC Farmers Market at the Triangle today. It’s a jumbo. Many of the downtown vendors …