Monthly Archives: September 2008

TweetNew Year’s is a cliche and a half which doesn’t make the reflection aspect any less important.  Looking back on the last year of my life I see the obvious enormous changes.  A year ago I was managing someone else’s … Continue reading →

TweetI’m exhausted.  In previous lives/careers I’ve worked trade shows but working a food show is way harder.  Not only do you have to be “on” and engage people but you have to slice meat at the same time.  Fortunately I … Continue reading →

TweetJust a mini update on a recent change of massive proportions.  Please be advised that Caplansky’s now offers our smoked meat two ways: regular or fatty.  It’s frustrating that sometimes people order lean and then tell me the sandwich was … Continue reading →

TweetWhat a week!  Jesse came in on Monday and taught me to make a smoked meat gravy with brisket trimmings, spices, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary and roasted chicken stock. We started serving it on Tuesday with real cheddar cheese curds … Continue reading →

TweetHoly knish, when will I learn?  Apologies to those who came in seeking our newest creation, the Vicious Knish, but we sold out of our first batch before the dinner rush tonight. I’ll have more tomorrow and under pain of … Continue reading →

TweetI’m not one to brag.  Really I’m not.  But…  OMG! Earlier today my friend Manny and I made a knish that is the best I’ve ever tasted.  We made a filling of onions caramelized in shmultz mixed with potato and my smoked meat … Continue reading →

TweetHat’s off to Sarah Efron for coming to our opening and writing about it for the National Post’s online food blog The Appetizer:  http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theappetizer/default.aspx I especially like the pic of Mike cutting meat by candle light.  Its actually a very … Continue reading →

TweetThank you to everyone who helped make our Grand Opening such a wonderful success.  The musicians who volunteered their time, my suppliers who pitched in, my team of servers and cooks who brought their best, my family, friends and guests … Continue reading →