“…cobblestones indeed.”

How to survive twenty five. For starters, read the small print. I thought for sure the sign said “Shelagh”–one of my wife’s Kathy’sHow to survive twenty five. For starters, read the small print. I thought for sure the sign said “Shelagh”–one of my wife’s Kathy’s[...]
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RANDOM DISTRACTED THOUGHTS OVER COCKTAILS

May 14, 2019     Posted in Uncategorized

– Poopouri is not a good product. Clever? Creative? Maybe. Theoretically, making shit smell like lemons is worthy. In practice, it makes lemon smell– Poopouri is not a good product. Clever? Creative? Maybe. Theoretically, making shit smell like lemons is worthy. In practice, it makes lemon smell[...]
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: DO YOU REMEMBER..?

Do you remember when our French Onion soup was called Five Onion Soup, from our original menu 25 years ago? It’s the same basic recipe, but we mayDo you remember when our French Onion soup was called Five Onion Soup, from our original menu 25 years ago? It’s the same basic recipe, but we may[...]
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“HOW LONG CAN YOU STAND THE HEAT?”

Man, and another one gone… All Papa Gino’s, another Outback (and Bonefish)(and Carrabbas), another British Beer Company, Noodles, over 50 ChipotlesMan, and another one gone… All Papa Gino’s, another Outback (and Bonefish)(and Carrabbas), another British Beer Company, Noodles, over 50 Chipotles[...]
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KUMQUATS!

Every Easter and Mother’s Day, for our giant Charcuterie (Salumi and Cheese) display on annual holiday brunch buffets, I order Kumquats. Why? FirstEvery Easter and Mother’s Day, for our giant Charcuterie (Salumi and Cheese) display on annual holiday brunch buffets, I order Kumquats. Why? First[...]
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Bii BURGERS BE DELICIOUS–BEST GAME IN TOWN 25

You say Buffalo, I say Bison–We say Bii Today, and through the weekend, enjoy Bii burgers at COBBLESTONES as we continue to celebrate 25 years. You say Buffalo, I say Bison–We say Bii Today, and through the weekend, enjoy Bii burgers at COBBLESTONES as we continue to celebrate 25 years. [...]
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MWM SEEKS…

Although you really should consider subscribing to Merrimack Valley Magazine, here is a peek at my column for this latest issue. And, no joke. If youAlthough you really should consider subscribing to Merrimack Valley Magazine, here is a peek at my column for this latest issue. And, no joke. If you[...]
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TOO PRETTY FOR TV

Go figure! An L.A. scout called from the Food Network last week, and again yesterday—representing the successful show Restaurant Impossible. So, IGo figure! An L.A. scout called from the Food Network last week, and again yesterday—representing the successful show Restaurant Impossible. So, I[...]
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HANDHELDS

March 21, 2019     Posted in Announcements, Background, Business, Fun

Have you seen this on many enus? Friends and I stopped at “Chicadee” in The Seaport yesterday before a meeting at the (immense!) Boston DesignHave you seen this on many enus? Friends and I stopped at “Chicadee” in The Seaport yesterday before a meeting at the (immense!) Boston Design[...]
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BEST GAME IN TOWN, THROWBACK THURSDAY AND OTHER RANDOM BS

Did you save the date yet? Friday, June 7. 25 years of Cobblestones, celebrated in grand Stones-style to benefit Cobblestones Lowell High School ScholarshipDid you save the date yet? Friday, June 7. 25 years of Cobblestones, celebrated in grand Stones-style to benefit Cobblestones Lowell High School Scholarship[...]
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