“LIKE, MAYBE CHA CHA KNOWS”

November 8, 2010     Posted in Business, Restaurant

The difference between great and good?? Is it hiring? Training? Of course, it’s many things, but last week we celebrated a night out with friendsThe difference between great and good?? Is it hiring? Training? Of course, it’s many things, but last week we celebrated a night out with friends[...]
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ALE WE WANTED WAS THE HOT MONKEY LOVE

November 5, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Working from home can be great. Especially when my travel agent is also working from home, on the other side of the table.(Who happens to be Kathy-wife-who’s-not-really-a-travel-agent)(butWorking from home can be great. Especially when my travel agent is also working from home, on the other side of the table.(Who happens to be Kathy-wife-who’s-not-really-a-travel-agent)(but[...]
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MORE SQUASH STORIES. SORT OF.

October 23, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

17 years ago, we opened Cobblestones and Hummus was on the menu. With feta cheese, Kalamata olives, olive oil and pita. It was called “Mediterranean-ish”.17 years ago, we opened Cobblestones and Hummus was on the menu. With feta cheese, Kalamata olives, olive oil and pita. It was called “Mediterranean-ish”.[...]
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HOLDING ON TO SQUASH

October 19, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Farmer Smith has squash. So much so, that he brought us 40lbs peeled when we needed twenty. It’s funny in New England, how from December to May,Farmer Smith has squash. So much so, that he brought us 40lbs peeled when we needed twenty. It’s funny in New England, how from December to May,[...]
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ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK

October 9, 2010     Posted in Business, Restaurant

A (very happy) guest was leaving Cobblestones earlier this week, on their way back to Boston after conducting business locally and raving about Cobblestones.A (very happy) guest was leaving Cobblestones earlier this week, on their way back to Boston after conducting business locally and raving about Cobblestones.[...]
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ABBA BAR BANTER

September 23, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Who am I? I have just returned from traveling. Again. I was sitting at my friends bar, talking excitedly with a friend of a friend (who happens to beWho am I? I have just returned from traveling. Again. I was sitting at my friends bar, talking excitedly with a friend of a friend (who happens to be[...]
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Dear Diary, I’M HAVING A BAD DAY

September 16, 2010     Posted in Business

This is the kind of sh** we have to put up with. And, don’t get me wrong. Those of you who read this, or follow our restaurants know by now thatThis is the kind of sh** we have to put up with. And, don’t get me wrong. Those of you who read this, or follow our restaurants know by now that[...]
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SPOILED ROTTEN

September 3, 2010     Posted in Business, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

We recently returned from vacation. Since I was a kid, we have always camped on Marthas Vineyard with many family friends. These days we rent a house.We recently returned from vacation. Since I was a kid, we have always camped on Marthas Vineyard with many family friends. These days we rent a house.[...]
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YOU THINK IT’S EASY?

August 19, 2010     Posted in Fun, Restaurant, The Lighter Side

Restaurant servers everywhere are challenged by distinguishing the “Sparkling” from the “Still” (or “Tap”) when refillingRestaurant servers everywhere are challenged by distinguishing the “Sparkling” from the “Still” (or “Tap”) when refilling[...]
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HAIL TO STEVEN SLATER!

August 12, 2010     Posted in Business, Fun, The Lighter Side

Steven Slater did what so many want to do, everyday. He said “F*$K this, I’m outta here”. We have a few of those stories of our ownSteven Slater did what so many want to do, everyday. He said “F*$K this, I’m outta here”. We have a few of those stories of our own[...]
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