Month: June 2005

Greatest. Headline. Ever.

Greatest. Headline. Ever.

Bush Anxious to Learn More of Deep Throat

Data Migration Pass 1: COMPLETED

Data Migration Pass 1: COMPLETED

The database for this site was migrated from Xaraya to WordPress during the time of transition from one CMS to another. Because I’d been using Xaraya for so long, the data was tightly integrated — things like callouts to pictures and links within articles to…

Funny Sign in New York

Funny Sign in New York

From a KFC in New York. Thanks Wendy B.

Funny sign from New York

"MAS VINO" Dinner, Saturday June 4, 2005

"MAS VINO" Dinner, Saturday June 4, 2005

Last night (Saturday, June 4, 2005) was the dinner at our house that I’d been planning for a while for a group of ‘foodie’ friends. This group of three couples contains a good amount of food knowledge: one member of the group is a fine…

Best of Me Symphony

Best of Me Symphony

An article from this site is featured in the 80th edition of the Best of Me Symphony. These “Symphonies” are a collection of the best of the blogsphere. I am pleased that one of our stories is on there. Check it out here.

Dinner at Jean-Robert at Pigall's, Saturday May 28, 2005

Dinner at Jean-Robert at Pigall's, Saturday May 28, 2005

 

 

  

On Saturday, May 28, 2005, Wendy & I dined at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s in downtown Cincinnati.

Jean-Robert at Pigall’s innovative three-course prix fixe menu features a delectable array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts accompanied by an extensive wine list. A five-course degustation menu is also offered and wine pairings, suggested by the sommelier, are available for all menu selections.

Wendy & I discussed the menu options and decided that we would both order the five course degustation menu with wines.

Since I am familiar with the restaurant both from eating there in the past and more recently from volunteering there, I had extremely high expectations for the meal. I must report that what we received was nothing at all what we expected — in the very best way. Here’s how the experience unfolded…

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HAPPY MOUTH — June 2005

HAPPY MOUTH — June 2005

For this month’s outing, the members of the HAPPY MOUTH SUPPER CLUB met at Ferrari’s Little Italy. John selected this month and we had a lively dinner of good Italian food.