Monthly Archives: May 2009

TweetI am named after my great-grandfather who is the subject of this post.  Shnaer Zalman Duchman was my father’s mother’s father and by all accounts a very special individual.  He died well before I was born but I knew his … Continue reading →

TweetI love the photo of Ruth Reichl in this link. The stairway is so dark but the flash shines a light towards the open door. Here, I need to give a shout out to Mr. I. Pelech who taught me … Continue reading →

TweetI had wanted some rest following the lease-signing but that doesn’t appear likely for a week or two or three. Seems I have a long list of things that need to be done now. “Now” as is NOW so they’ll … Continue reading →

TweetI’m clearly not very good at keeping secrets but why should I? As you may know, I’ve signed an offer to lease 356 College Street. Nervous, excited – all of that. “I feel like a bag of Jello” I just … Continue reading →

TweetThe Pope. The Queen Bee. The One and Only. Chef, author, journalist, critic. Ruth Reichl, Editor of Gourmet Magazine. I don’t think I’m overdoing this. I had a life-changing experience this evening. Following my experience, thanks to Bonnie, I met … Continue reading →

TweetI’m on my way to the lawyer’s office to sign the lease this afternoon. Its 3pm-ish. I’ve given myself plenty of extra time so the traffic up Bathurst Street doesn’t even phase me. What could go wrong? Nothing. My phone … Continue reading →

TweetDavid Crombie has been in my place twice now. I’m such a huge fan of his. The “Tiny Perfect Mayor” told me that since he came the first time he’s had 9 people recommend our deli to him. He told … Continue reading →