Monthly Archives: June 2010

TweetGrebler invited me to a “research screening” of the film adaptation of Mordechai Richler’s “Barney’s Version” earlier this evening. This post began taking shape during the movie.  Duh. I read the book many years ago and loved it although I … Continue reading →

TweetHushy Goodfield doesn’t work at Caplansky’s.  He consults simply out of the goodness of his heart.  Hushy knows meat.  Now 74, he spent his life as a butcher.  His father was a butcher. His brother Louis too.  His sons? Rob … Continue reading →

TweetWaking up just now I found the red light flashing on my phone.  The calendar had a reminder blinking entitled “It Begins”.  What begins? Exactly two years ago today I started serving smoked meat sandwiches in the Monarch Tavern.  It … Continue reading →

TweetWhat a wonderful day.  I think we’ve finally turned the corner.  Of course, only time will tell if this is true but it sure feels that way.  The day started with an email I received confirming a certain someone will … Continue reading →