Being involved, slightly, at UC, I am watching the happenings, at our largest local institution of higher learning, and basking in the good news emanating from UC.
It can't be the work of one person but things are certainly more exciting since Nancy Zimpher took the helm, I'm prejudice.
OLLI( The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Cincinnati) has had a 6% increase in enrollment and has offered the most new courses ever during the current Quarter.
CCM just produced "How to Succeed in Business" to rave review and sold out audiences, this is really not unusual for CCM "Mainstage" Productions.
The Bearcat football team is with reach of goals, or bowels, once though only imaginable and campus spirit just keeps building.
I haven't even gotten into the improved Academic situation, and that is what it's all about.
Any way, our fall Quarter class, "Let's Eat Out" had 38 students, up from 12, four years ago, and we had off campus experiences with lunch at "Cumin" and a special Brunch at "Honey" on back to back Tuesdays.
In the meantime Marilyn and I have eaten out plenty; a listing for the past 2 weeks follows.
"Nada", 600 Walnut-513-721-6232 Upscale Mexican. I love the Ceviche
"Walt's Hitching Post", Ft. Thomas, KY-859-331-0494 Our favorite place for ribs
"Zip's", Mt. Lookout Square, Hamburgers, Chili and beer for current and past P&G'ers and their offspring
"The Precinct", Delta Ave. & Columbia Pkwy-513-321-5454 Our neighborhood and favorite steakhouse. They take great care of us
"Olives", 342 Ludlow Ave-513-221-4200 American Fare, well prepared, in the mid-Clifton location
"Primavista", 810 Matson, Price Hill-513-251-6467 Our favorite Italian, always consistent and delicious
"Otto"s", 521 Main, Covington KY-859-491-6678 Brunch, Lunch and Dinner you'll be at home, as we are, for good consistent food.
"Lavomatic",1211 Vine St.-513-621-1999 Cafe and Wine Bar with specials and basics with a flair.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
More travel and eating
Each Thursday, for the last three weeks, Marilyn and I have piled into a car and set out from our home. Three weeks ago it was to head East, a trip already posted, and last week it was our jaunt to Murphin Ridge. The trip in between was to Chicago and St. Louis and this reporting will bring the traveling up to date.
Thursday, Nov 6, after picking up Graeter's for our hosts, we "sponge" a lot. We headed to Chicago. The fist stop was Lafayette, IN and lunch at "Chick-fil-A". This chain serves a mean fried chicken sandwich(breast) and a great milkshake or fresh lemonade. As we approached Chicago the traffic increased and the rain began. Because of this it took and hour and a half to make it thru the city and to the northern reaches of Cook County.
Dinner the first evening was at "Max and Benny's" restaurant in North brook. "Max and Benny's is one of several true delicatessens in the Chicago area but is the top one closest to where we stay.
I had excellent sweet and sour cabbage soup and a half of a chopped chicken liver sandwich on great, tough crusted, rye bread. Marilyn had mushroom barley soup and half a corned beef. Why can't we get someone to open a real delicatessen in Cincinnati? Any volunteers?
The next morning we took the train into the city and spent about 6 hours at SOFA( Sculptured Objects Fine Art). SOFA Chicago is probably the largest show of it's kind and has amazing glass, wood, metal and jewelry. Each year it has grown and we probably will have to schedule 2 days instead of one.
Friday evening our "Lobster Group", four couple who have gathered at least once a year for the last 40 years. got together. As the name implies the purpose is to be together and enjoy steamer clams and lobsters. We either meet in one of the couples homes, and do it ourselves or we head to an area restaurant. This year we landed at the "Davis Street Fishmarket" in Evenston IL-847-869-3474. Besides lobsters and clams some of the group had fish, ceviche, friend oysters and sweet potato fries and salads. All things were sampled by all. Too much food and drink.
Saturday morning we headed to St. Louis, after a light breakfast with out host. The reason for the St. Louis stop was a memorial service for the wife of one of our best friends. The "Michigan group" is make up of 5 couples, all the men having attended the University of Michigan and been "brothers" at the same fraternity. This was the first loss of any member of either group.
The women was extremely active in St. Louis and the state of Missouri. She had a stint on TV and ran for Lt. Governor. She was a well know consumer advocate.
One of the widowers sons and I spearheaded a carry in dinner for 30. The family have a regular Chinese restaurant they frequent, often, and the owner was only to glad to do a semi -catering job.
We ordered some standards, egg rolls pot sticker etc and had several "house" specialties, Wan Fu Shrimp, General T's Chicken and others. The evening went smoothly with all the guests, from 8 to 80 enjoying themselves and mixing well, just like some of the Chinese dishes.
Sunday was the "beautiful" memorial service at which the children and there father spoke as well as several community representatives. Even the "brothers" got into the act with a serenade. After the service there was on "open house" at the home with again too much food, but much good feeling.
Around 8 PM 10 of us, including several of our friends and our granddaughter and her "boyfriend" went to dinner. We chose "Oceano Bistro" 44 N. Brentwood Blvd. Clayton, MO-314-721-9400. I had a fine cup of Chowder( I spelled it right this time) and a large chop salad served with medium sized sauteed shrimp. The table had everything from Pork Chops to Profiteroles and everyone seemed well satisfied. The "boyfriend' does not eat any seafood so if the main theme is from the water we always make sure there is chicken or steak.
Monday morning after breakfast, at our Motel, we headed back to Cincinnati. A Burger King stop allowed us to try their new Steak burger, Mushroom and Swiss Cheese sandwich. It has a sauce with a nice Worcestershire flavor and half sandwich for each or us was sufficient.
I think I've covered the out of town sojourns for us and now it's home, at least in the area for the next month or two.
Thursday, Nov 6, after picking up Graeter's for our hosts, we "sponge" a lot. We headed to Chicago. The fist stop was Lafayette, IN and lunch at "Chick-fil-A". This chain serves a mean fried chicken sandwich(breast) and a great milkshake or fresh lemonade. As we approached Chicago the traffic increased and the rain began. Because of this it took and hour and a half to make it thru the city and to the northern reaches of Cook County.
Dinner the first evening was at "Max and Benny's" restaurant in North brook. "Max and Benny's is one of several true delicatessens in the Chicago area but is the top one closest to where we stay.
I had excellent sweet and sour cabbage soup and a half of a chopped chicken liver sandwich on great, tough crusted, rye bread. Marilyn had mushroom barley soup and half a corned beef. Why can't we get someone to open a real delicatessen in Cincinnati? Any volunteers?
The next morning we took the train into the city and spent about 6 hours at SOFA( Sculptured Objects Fine Art). SOFA Chicago is probably the largest show of it's kind and has amazing glass, wood, metal and jewelry. Each year it has grown and we probably will have to schedule 2 days instead of one.
Friday evening our "Lobster Group", four couple who have gathered at least once a year for the last 40 years. got together. As the name implies the purpose is to be together and enjoy steamer clams and lobsters. We either meet in one of the couples homes, and do it ourselves or we head to an area restaurant. This year we landed at the "Davis Street Fishmarket" in Evenston IL-847-869-3474. Besides lobsters and clams some of the group had fish, ceviche, friend oysters and sweet potato fries and salads. All things were sampled by all. Too much food and drink.
Saturday morning we headed to St. Louis, after a light breakfast with out host. The reason for the St. Louis stop was a memorial service for the wife of one of our best friends. The "Michigan group" is make up of 5 couples, all the men having attended the University of Michigan and been "brothers" at the same fraternity. This was the first loss of any member of either group.
The women was extremely active in St. Louis and the state of Missouri. She had a stint on TV and ran for Lt. Governor. She was a well know consumer advocate.
One of the widowers sons and I spearheaded a carry in dinner for 30. The family have a regular Chinese restaurant they frequent, often, and the owner was only to glad to do a semi -catering job.
We ordered some standards, egg rolls pot sticker etc and had several "house" specialties, Wan Fu Shrimp, General T's Chicken and others. The evening went smoothly with all the guests, from 8 to 80 enjoying themselves and mixing well, just like some of the Chinese dishes.
Sunday was the "beautiful" memorial service at which the children and there father spoke as well as several community representatives. Even the "brothers" got into the act with a serenade. After the service there was on "open house" at the home with again too much food, but much good feeling.
Around 8 PM 10 of us, including several of our friends and our granddaughter and her "boyfriend" went to dinner. We chose "Oceano Bistro" 44 N. Brentwood Blvd. Clayton, MO-314-721-9400. I had a fine cup of Chowder( I spelled it right this time) and a large chop salad served with medium sized sauteed shrimp. The table had everything from Pork Chops to Profiteroles and everyone seemed well satisfied. The "boyfriend' does not eat any seafood so if the main theme is from the water we always make sure there is chicken or steak.
Monday morning after breakfast, at our Motel, we headed back to Cincinnati. A Burger King stop allowed us to try their new Steak burger, Mushroom and Swiss Cheese sandwich. It has a sauce with a nice Worcestershire flavor and half sandwich for each or us was sufficient.
I think I've covered the out of town sojourns for us and now it's home, at least in the area for the next month or two.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Nicola's
Do we eat out a lot? The obvious answer is YES.
Last night it was "Nicola's" at 1420 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH 45202-phone 513-721-6200.
We went with another couple, as we usually do, and had a 7:30 reservation. We were seated immediately, ahead of some others who obviously had a later time or no reservation. The restaurant was pleasantly full, as one might expect on a Saturday night. The service was welcoming and efficient.
Starting with my Bombay, the other couple had red wine, I moved ahead with a Belgian Endive salad which consisted of the shaved root, and to my surprise no leaves. The salad was lightly dressed with a pungent vinegar based mixture.
I split an order, each, of Gnudi pasta, with a pumpkin filling and sauce, and a roasted Gnocchi with three cheeses. The main course was served beautifully to the women of the other couple and to me on a large plate with 4 divisions, the other two held a very small amount of fruit chutney and a small amount of chives. The two main items were very tasty and adequate if you are not very hungry or are watching your calories. As readers know I am a semi bottomless pit.
Marilyn had a flat noodle pasta with a Bolognese sauce made in house with veal and beef. She gave me a taste and it was very well executed. Add to that a de-cafe coffee and we spent slightly over $100 including tip.
The food at "Nicola's" is very good and interesting but the price point is on the high side for an Italian Restaurant in Cincinnati. many of the entrees run between $30 and $40 and do not include any sides.
Last night it was "Nicola's" at 1420 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH 45202-phone 513-721-6200.
We went with another couple, as we usually do, and had a 7:30 reservation. We were seated immediately, ahead of some others who obviously had a later time or no reservation. The restaurant was pleasantly full, as one might expect on a Saturday night. The service was welcoming and efficient.
Starting with my Bombay, the other couple had red wine, I moved ahead with a Belgian Endive salad which consisted of the shaved root, and to my surprise no leaves. The salad was lightly dressed with a pungent vinegar based mixture.
I split an order, each, of Gnudi pasta, with a pumpkin filling and sauce, and a roasted Gnocchi with three cheeses. The main course was served beautifully to the women of the other couple and to me on a large plate with 4 divisions, the other two held a very small amount of fruit chutney and a small amount of chives. The two main items were very tasty and adequate if you are not very hungry or are watching your calories. As readers know I am a semi bottomless pit.
Marilyn had a flat noodle pasta with a Bolognese sauce made in house with veal and beef. She gave me a taste and it was very well executed. Add to that a de-cafe coffee and we spent slightly over $100 including tip.
The food at "Nicola's" is very good and interesting but the price point is on the high side for an Italian Restaurant in Cincinnati. many of the entrees run between $30 and $40 and do not include any sides.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Nu Vo
Tuesday night we drove over the bridge and into Newport. Between 5th and 6th St, on York St, on the right side of the street, going South, is a building which once was a Pizza parlor and now is the home of "Nu Vo", a small upscale restaurant, which started in Florence KY and moved about 6 weeks ago to it's current location, 527 York St-phone 859-261-1222.
The place is attractive in an inclusive way. The main room seats about 20 and has an open kitchen while a second room holds 10 to 12. The night we were there there were 3 tables occupied each by four guests. The kitchen is maned by the two owners, who are both chefs and the lone server handled drinks (wine and beer only) and food.
Nu Vo is the kind of restaurant about which I have mixed feelings. It is great to have people preparing interesting food and presenting it skillfully however the trend they have followed of very small, pricey portions is hard to sallow (no pun) in these, and often other times. Marilyn's word for this type place is "cutesy".
Marilyn and I split an order of "Grits" with a shaving or two of white truffles. Price $13 for our first course. The kitchen split the order, which came in bowels with a salty beef stock. For my main course I had the last order of Venison. Two small slices served on diced root vegetables, $25. Marilyn had sliced Veal Tenderloin. Again a small helping but very tasty. It also had the root vegetables and cost $25. Along with the food we split, with the other couple, a bottle of medium priced red wine. The other couple had scallops, 4 medium sized, and ravioli stuffed with fois gras. They were pleased with the preparation but were not stuffed.
I may be of the school that likes to have good food but still remember the Mother who wanted no one to leave hungry.
The place is attractive in an inclusive way. The main room seats about 20 and has an open kitchen while a second room holds 10 to 12. The night we were there there were 3 tables occupied each by four guests. The kitchen is maned by the two owners, who are both chefs and the lone server handled drinks (wine and beer only) and food.
Nu Vo is the kind of restaurant about which I have mixed feelings. It is great to have people preparing interesting food and presenting it skillfully however the trend they have followed of very small, pricey portions is hard to sallow (no pun) in these, and often other times. Marilyn's word for this type place is "cutesy".
Marilyn and I split an order of "Grits" with a shaving or two of white truffles. Price $13 for our first course. The kitchen split the order, which came in bowels with a salty beef stock. For my main course I had the last order of Venison. Two small slices served on diced root vegetables, $25. Marilyn had sliced Veal Tenderloin. Again a small helping but very tasty. It also had the root vegetables and cost $25. Along with the food we split, with the other couple, a bottle of medium priced red wine. The other couple had scallops, 4 medium sized, and ravioli stuffed with fois gras. They were pleased with the preparation but were not stuffed.
I may be of the school that likes to have good food but still remember the Mother who wanted no one to leave hungry.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Murphin Ridge Inn
Do yourself a favor! If you live in the Cincinnati area, or even a hundred mile radius, hop in your car( gas is only $$1.80/gallon) and drive to the "Murphin Ridge Inn" in West Union, OH. It's a good idea to call first, 1-877-687-7446 and reserve a room or cabin and at least one nights dinner. Breakfast is included with the price of the room.
Sherry and Darryl McKenney, the owners, may be on the phone, but they will be sure to be there during your visit and they are just one of the extra special things that you will find during your stay.
Darryl likes to compare MRI to "The Greenbrier"; but "The Greenbrier" it isn't. No Dorthy Draper "cabbage roses" no uniformed doormen and no $800 per night cost.
What the "Murphin Ridge Inn" is, is a clean, comfortable, beautiful rural setting, with rooms furnished in Shaker copied furniture and food, in my opinion that beats "The Greenbrier". The hospitality is certainly more personal than any larger Inn or resort.
Marilyn and I plus another couple arrived yesterday about 4:30 PM. After checking in, grabbing a homemade pumpkin and spice cookie and unpacking in our airy room with Amish patterned window covers 3 of us took a half hour walk on a well groomed trail. As the November weather was very pleasant we stayed outside to see the beautiful sunset before taking our time getting ready for dinner.
We had made a 7 PM reservations but upped the time to 6:30, upon arrival and being informed that drinks were served in the "Dining House" We all started with our usual libations, for me Bombay, for Marilyn cranberry and soda. The others had Scotch and red wine, not mixed together. At this point Sherry and Darryl found us and the rest of the evening was following their suggestions.
After drinks we each had a taste of "deep fried Grouper". Sherry had been skeptical but it was delicious and in no way greasy or heavily fried.
For my main course I selected a "small plate", a misnomer as it consisted of a beautifully braised short rib, almost as good as I prepare, and a wonderful root vegetable hash. Two others had the same entree while that other person has excellent pan fried chicken breast. The soup de jour was a pureed black bean soup season to bring out all the flavor and the medium sized salad had several greens, white and natural raisins and egg and bread crumbles, all lightly dressed.
Darryl brought out a varied selection of Italian wines,at my request, covering every price point from reasonable to well into the low 3 figures. He knows wine and my advise is to follow his guidance on Italian or French. Without our ordering he open a delightful Murseault and we all ponied up for a generous taste.
Deserts, for our table, were two different chocolate cakes or torts and a 3 berry(all local) crisp with vanilla Ice Cream. If you need it bring the Maalox but don't miss the food and wine.
As some of you may know Sherry taught at the "Dorothy Lane Market" in Dayton and also ran a successful catering business in that city. They are a delight and very knowledgeable as well as hospitable.
Even though I have reported on our selections I in no way have covered the array of Main courses offered. Don't get the idea you'll be restricted, even if you are a Vegetarian.
Sherry and Darryl McKenney, the owners, may be on the phone, but they will be sure to be there during your visit and they are just one of the extra special things that you will find during your stay.
Darryl likes to compare MRI to "The Greenbrier"; but "The Greenbrier" it isn't. No Dorthy Draper "cabbage roses" no uniformed doormen and no $800 per night cost.
What the "Murphin Ridge Inn" is, is a clean, comfortable, beautiful rural setting, with rooms furnished in Shaker copied furniture and food, in my opinion that beats "The Greenbrier". The hospitality is certainly more personal than any larger Inn or resort.
Marilyn and I plus another couple arrived yesterday about 4:30 PM. After checking in, grabbing a homemade pumpkin and spice cookie and unpacking in our airy room with Amish patterned window covers 3 of us took a half hour walk on a well groomed trail. As the November weather was very pleasant we stayed outside to see the beautiful sunset before taking our time getting ready for dinner.
We had made a 7 PM reservations but upped the time to 6:30, upon arrival and being informed that drinks were served in the "Dining House" We all started with our usual libations, for me Bombay, for Marilyn cranberry and soda. The others had Scotch and red wine, not mixed together. At this point Sherry and Darryl found us and the rest of the evening was following their suggestions.
After drinks we each had a taste of "deep fried Grouper". Sherry had been skeptical but it was delicious and in no way greasy or heavily fried.
For my main course I selected a "small plate", a misnomer as it consisted of a beautifully braised short rib, almost as good as I prepare, and a wonderful root vegetable hash. Two others had the same entree while that other person has excellent pan fried chicken breast. The soup de jour was a pureed black bean soup season to bring out all the flavor and the medium sized salad had several greens, white and natural raisins and egg and bread crumbles, all lightly dressed.
Darryl brought out a varied selection of Italian wines,at my request, covering every price point from reasonable to well into the low 3 figures. He knows wine and my advise is to follow his guidance on Italian or French. Without our ordering he open a delightful Murseault and we all ponied up for a generous taste.
Deserts, for our table, were two different chocolate cakes or torts and a 3 berry(all local) crisp with vanilla Ice Cream. If you need it bring the Maalox but don't miss the food and wine.
As some of you may know Sherry taught at the "Dorothy Lane Market" in Dayton and also ran a successful catering business in that city. They are a delight and very knowledgeable as well as hospitable.
Even though I have reported on our selections I in no way have covered the array of Main courses offered. Don't get the idea you'll be restricted, even if you are a Vegetarian.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
East Again
We took off Thursday morning, Oct 30, for our second trip East in less than two months. This time the purpose was to attend the Bar Mitzvah, in Washington DC, of one of Marilyn's brothers Grandsons. We find driving just as satisfactory as dealing with the airlines and not an investment of many more hours.
Our first stop was at the "Wexner Art Center" on the campus of OSU, in Columbus. The gallery is devoted,currently, to a showing of Andy Warhol's works from sketches to movies. If you are really interested in Warhol you should see the show, that runs till mid-February. The exhibit is extensive and to view it in depth should take a number of hours, probably 6 or 8. We devoted less than two.
From there is was on to Hagerstown MD, where we spent the night. Following the advise of the desk personnel at the Hampton Inn we went to "Al Pomodoro" for an excellent dinner. "Al Pomodoro" is located in the Hub Plaza at 1101 Opal Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone 301-739-2741. The restaurant is located in a suburban office building and the decor fits that mode.
The food is quite good and plentiful. I had a wonderful "Eastern Shore" Seafood platter with plenty of shell fish, broiled or sauteed, and served on a bed of linguine with a light white wine sauce. The outstanding items were the jumbo lump crab meat and the prawns, but the clams and mussels weren't bad either. Nothing was poor enough that I couldn't finish it all. The salads, which came with the meal, were sizable and the homemade salad dressings were especially tasty. I had a Parmesan vinaigrette while Marilyn choose Balsamic. Her main course was veal scaloppine with a sauce of pieces of mushrooms, artichokes and sun dried tomato's. She couldn't eat it all so I came to the rescue, for part.
The next morning we drove to Antietam Battlefield, outside of Sharpsburg MD. We spent about two hours being orientated and touring the battlefield. It was a beautiful Fall day which added to our enjoyment and now we can chalk off another historic site.
We arrived in the DC area, actually Silver Springs MD about 2 PM and spent the afternoon enjoying the weather, walking and visiting with family.
Dinner that night was at "Crisfield Seafood Restaurant" 8012 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone-301-589-1306. Crisfield is an Eastern Shore Seafood House" which has been in business for 68 years. I have been there several times and have never been disappointed. Money has not been spent on ambiance but the food and service is beyond reproach.
I chose New England clam chouder, with just the right mix of clams and potato's and a main course of fresh, fried oysters. They were excellent. Mine came with French Fried potato's, which could have been crisper, I like them close to burnt, and wonderful cole slaw, as good as I have eaten anywhere. This, of course, called for several bottles of beer.
Marilyn had grilled flounder while our children, 3 of them were with us, had varrious crab dishes and seafood chouder in a tomato based light cream sauce. I intend to keep Crisfileds on my must visit list.
Saturday was a family lunch, the service and a dinner, at the Temple, with a Mediterranean menu. Sunday we all gathered for another family meal, this time brunch, before we started our drive home. Dinner on the road was at the "Waffle House", good, fast and very reasonable.
That was the weekend and as today is election day we'll have to see who next will inhabit DC.
Our first stop was at the "Wexner Art Center" on the campus of OSU, in Columbus. The gallery is devoted,currently, to a showing of Andy Warhol's works from sketches to movies. If you are really interested in Warhol you should see the show, that runs till mid-February. The exhibit is extensive and to view it in depth should take a number of hours, probably 6 or 8. We devoted less than two.
From there is was on to Hagerstown MD, where we spent the night. Following the advise of the desk personnel at the Hampton Inn we went to "Al Pomodoro" for an excellent dinner. "Al Pomodoro" is located in the Hub Plaza at 1101 Opal Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Phone 301-739-2741. The restaurant is located in a suburban office building and the decor fits that mode.
The food is quite good and plentiful. I had a wonderful "Eastern Shore" Seafood platter with plenty of shell fish, broiled or sauteed, and served on a bed of linguine with a light white wine sauce. The outstanding items were the jumbo lump crab meat and the prawns, but the clams and mussels weren't bad either. Nothing was poor enough that I couldn't finish it all. The salads, which came with the meal, were sizable and the homemade salad dressings were especially tasty. I had a Parmesan vinaigrette while Marilyn choose Balsamic. Her main course was veal scaloppine with a sauce of pieces of mushrooms, artichokes and sun dried tomato's. She couldn't eat it all so I came to the rescue, for part.
The next morning we drove to Antietam Battlefield, outside of Sharpsburg MD. We spent about two hours being orientated and touring the battlefield. It was a beautiful Fall day which added to our enjoyment and now we can chalk off another historic site.
We arrived in the DC area, actually Silver Springs MD about 2 PM and spent the afternoon enjoying the weather, walking and visiting with family.
Dinner that night was at "Crisfield Seafood Restaurant" 8012 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone-301-589-1306. Crisfield is an Eastern Shore Seafood House" which has been in business for 68 years. I have been there several times and have never been disappointed. Money has not been spent on ambiance but the food and service is beyond reproach.
I chose New England clam chouder, with just the right mix of clams and potato's and a main course of fresh, fried oysters. They were excellent. Mine came with French Fried potato's, which could have been crisper, I like them close to burnt, and wonderful cole slaw, as good as I have eaten anywhere. This, of course, called for several bottles of beer.
Marilyn had grilled flounder while our children, 3 of them were with us, had varrious crab dishes and seafood chouder in a tomato based light cream sauce. I intend to keep Crisfileds on my must visit list.
Saturday was a family lunch, the service and a dinner, at the Temple, with a Mediterranean menu. Sunday we all gathered for another family meal, this time brunch, before we started our drive home. Dinner on the road was at the "Waffle House", good, fast and very reasonable.
That was the weekend and as today is election day we'll have to see who next will inhabit DC.
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