WHO KNEW?

June 7, 2012     Posted in Fun, Restaurant

During the planning stages for last Wednesday nights Oyster and Oenophiles Rhone Wine Dinner, somehow–though I don’t know how–Bar ManagerDuring the planning stages for last Wednesday nights Oyster and Oenophiles Rhone Wine Dinner, somehow–though I don’t know how–Bar Manager[...]
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Oyster Orgy

June 7, 2012     Posted in Fun, Restaurant

Every 1st Wednesday @ Moonstones, we host a Global Wine Dinner featuring food and wine pairings from various country based themes, assembled brilliantlyEvery 1st Wednesday @ Moonstones, we host a Global Wine Dinner featuring food and wine pairings from various country based themes, assembled brilliantly[...]
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FOA SCOA AND TWENTY (SIX) YEARS AGO…

May 31, 2012     Posted in Fun, The Lighter Side

Every once in awhile, I wonder if I should sell my house and move closer to the beach—making it that much easier to read the Sunday Times with my feetEvery once in awhile, I wonder if I should sell my house and move closer to the beach—making it that much easier to read the Sunday Times with my feet[...]
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SWEET STAFF

May 15, 2012     Posted in Business, Fun, Restaurant

After a killer, non Folk Festival record breaking weekend, a “Thank you” is in order to our incredible staff.  (And, not just for this weekend…OurAfter a killer, non Folk Festival record breaking weekend, a “Thank you” is in order to our incredible staff.  (And, not just for this weekend…Our[...]
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GENTLEMAN JIM

May 15, 2012     Posted in Fun, The Lighter Side

My father in law is the man.  Ask anyone.  A man’s man, by any definition—tough, stout, funny, charming, kind and caring.  And an old school gentleman.  IfMy father in law is the man.  Ask anyone.  A man’s man, by any definition—tough, stout, funny, charming, kind and caring.  And an old school gentleman.  If[...]
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HOLY MOTHER OF BRUNCH!

May 14, 2012     Posted in Fun, Restaurant

Generally, Mother’s Day is the biggest day of the year in resataurants.  Of course, in Lowell, there are ever-present and pleasant anomolies suchGenerally, Mother’s Day is the biggest day of the year in resataurants.  Of course, in Lowell, there are ever-present and pleasant anomolies such[...]
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RICHARD?

May 10, 2012     Posted in Fun, Restaurant

Just last week, we had a customer issue the night before we headed to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association food show (That’s the OTHERJust last week, we had a customer issue the night before we headed to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association food show (That’s the OTHER[...]
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SHOOT ME NOW

May 3, 2012     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

May 2nd, 2012, otherwise known as Dos de Mayo. Or…Tequila/Mexican Dinner night at Moonstones. 11AM I commit to overseeing/attending the dinner, forMay 2nd, 2012, otherwise known as Dos de Mayo. Or…Tequila/Mexican Dinner night at Moonstones. 11AM I commit to overseeing/attending the dinner, for[...]
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HOT DOG HOCUS POCUS

May 2, 2012     Posted in Fun

OK…I checked my notes, and could not find any thing about NOT including family anecdotes in this blog. So, although NYC seems so far away after onlyOK…I checked my notes, and could not find any thing about NOT including family anecdotes in this blog. So, although NYC seems so far away after only[...]
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NYC–THE ANNOTATED VERSION

April 19, 2012     Posted in Fun, The Lighter Side

April 18th Just got home from a “New York Minute” of a NYC weekend. Brother Dave’s birthday. Arrive Saturday night, depart Monday afternoon andApril 18th Just got home from a “New York Minute” of a NYC weekend. Brother Dave’s birthday. Arrive Saturday night, depart Monday afternoon and[...]
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