New Year 2010 Off to a… Start!

New Year 2010 Off to a… Start!

Happy 2010, everyone! On December 30, 2009, Wendy & I were enjoying a day puttering around, doing errands, chores, and the like. I had to run out to Kroger to pick up some items, and Wendy suggested I pick up a couple sandwiches for lunch.…

Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Happy Birthday, Elvis Presley! You were born on today’s date in 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi, and died suddenly on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. Between those dates, you made music, made 31 movies, made women swoon, and made history. Some say you…

HAPPY MOUTH – January 2010

HAPPY MOUTH – January 2010

The first meeting of The Happy Mouth Supper Club for 2010 was a success! It was Angel’s month to select, and her original selection was Arthur’s in Hyde Park Square. However, Arthur’s does not accept reservations. Angel’s plan to arrive early and get seats was…

Exclusive Interview with Chef Joanne Drilling

Exclusive Interview with Chef Joanne Drilling

I sat down with Chef Joanne Drilling, recently of Slims Restaurant in Northside, to talk with her about her culinary inspiration, point-of-view, and her upcoming transition to Murphin Ridge Inn, about 1 hour east of Cincinnati in beautiful Adams County Ohio. Joanne and I met…

HAPPY MOUTH – February, 2010

HAPPY MOUTH – February, 2010

For February, 2010, Dave & Robin selected Chi-nattis Pizza, and the food was pretty darned good! Deep dish pizzas, Italian beef submarines, fried calamari, and other dishes came (sorta slowly – it takes 30 minutes for a deep dish pie) out of the kitchen.