Monthly Archives: August 2010

TweetThe water is flowing in the right direction and I am officially on vacation.  Except for new menu development.  And bagel delivery.  And Goodfields liver/kishka pick-up. Okay, I drive up north to a secluded cottage on a motorised boat free … Continue reading →

TweetBeth and Michael’s wedding was magnificent.  Beth looked simply gorgeous. Michael was pure Mad suave in his Brooks Brothers suit and my team rocked the joint in basic black.  Kinda funny when you think that Mike and creative partner Glen … Continue reading →

TweetThis evening Caplansky’s hosts its first wedding.  A wedding!  First, mazel tov to Michael Takasaki and Beth Alexander and best wishes for a wonderful life together.  I’ve known Beth for many years as a friend of my sister Meredith and … Continue reading →

TweetLast night I went for a Twitter inspired fress-a-thon at Big Mouth Kee up in Markham or Thornhill or whatever they call that wasteland north of Steeles. Mika (@GoogEggChick) Bereket, Greg (@Gregory_Goose) Macdonald and Lucky (@LuckyMeow) B and I loaded … Continue reading →

TweetI don’t know if I’m winning or losing but I sure am having fun. 9am Jim Maclean came by the deli to start work on a communications plan.  Jim’s an old political friend but that association was so long ago … Continue reading →

TweetAfter consulting with the luminary judges and some serious kvetching from the hoy paloy, we issue the following rule clarification: You don’t need to be or even have a Bubby to enter the competition.  All you need is balls – … Continue reading →

TweetA little while back Hershel Ezrin suggested we hold a Matzo Ball competition.  Mr. Ezrin is kind of like E. F. Hutton: when he speaks I listen.  Many of you won’t get that reference but you could Google it and … Continue reading →

TweetIn case you missed it, FOD is a reference to Steve Martin’s brilliant “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid”.  Rheinemachefrau! Excuse my poor German spelling but those of you who saw the film are laughing hillariously right now. Hillariously.

TweetCometh?  Yeah, I know. I’m a bit of a goofball but its 1 am and it’s the best I can do. Dan DeMatteis and I are hard at work on the new menu. Working with someone like Dan is really … Continue reading →