The beef sandwich with the umami jus is like taking a ride through the Tunnel of Love at the state fair...

Impressively, with all that has been going on (pandemic, threats to democracy), brave souls are opening new restaurants.

Geoff the Ditch Cat liked it.

So this is a little art project I call "99 masks" of masks I photographed in situ while picking up litter during my daily strolls.

Call it what you will (covid fatigue?), but we finally ventured out and ate at a restaurant for the first time since March...

All in all, Kinda Tropical has created something kinda special, the non-pretentious lo-fi/hi-fi combo that we love so much.

I can't say that I've ever woken up and said to myself "I'm gettin' a chicken salad sammich today!"

Fresa's follows all the state and local rules with mask-wearing and social distancing and, with ample outdoor space, is a glorious place to eat.

One of the worst kept secrets in town is that you can order off-menu biscuits at Olamaie, and, oh my, are they delicious. Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and richer than your cousin who bought Tesla at $100.

"Mad Jack," I said as I reached the head of the line, "I owe you an apology."