So?  Whadyathink?  Nice, eh?  Designer Rob Wiggington and webmavin Steve Ishiwara have made my site something I’m really proud of.  It looks and feels like the restaurant and its going to get even better.  We’re going to offer online ordering and delivery soon plus we have a first anniversary coming up in a few months.  I even like the idea of posting a webcam of the dining room so you can sit at your desk and dream about a sandwich or knish with a Vernor’s or Black Cherry.

Steve fixed the comments problem so feel free to fire away with your ideas and suggestions.  The “Complaints Page” is coming soon so you can hang onto those for the moment.  I kid.  I like to hear it all – constant improvement is what we’re all about.  That, and listening politely to everyone’s suggestions on how to improve.  Nod and smile.

I’ve just spent the last few moments looking at a world map showing all the places web visitors have come from.  Almost as mind-blowing as directing traffic on a Saturday afternoon.  The latest mention in Toronto Life certainly hasn’t hurt us.  I remain astounded by the level of media attention we get but maybe I shouldn’t be because at least a few of Toronto’s best food writers are also regular customers.  That being said, I still have no idea who Joanne Kates is.  All rumors to the contrary are untrue.

Yesterday was crazy.  Paul and Lucy Sadowski celebrated Paul’s B-day with friends and family and then the place filled up for the next three or four hours.  In the madness, Stephen Lewis, Michele Landsberg, her brother Allan, son Avi, wife Naomi and sister Jennifer lunched heartily.  Towards the end of their meal, a fellow walks in with an accordion and orders a combo. No case, just the instrument.  Seeing the man, I approach.  ”We trade food for music,” I said.  I think he thought I was joking.  ”What do you play?” I asked.  ”Russian, Jewish music,” the young man said. “Hit it,” I said.  He played a few songs – he was really good and then left.  I love stuff like that.

Next week we host the media launch for the Toronto Jewish Film Festival. I intend to showcase my catering with a stunning array of traditional deli fare presented lavishly atop the pool table on the second floor of one of this city’s dingiest bars.  lol  Look for pics soon.

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