Runs with knives!
Finally! Since being without power at my datacenter (actually, my computer room (actually, my spare bedroom)) since Sunday, September 14, the power finally came back on last night around 1:00am. Trying to get things back to normal around here… The webserver is back (obviously), the…
I recently received a call from Chef Romuald “Romy” Jung, former executive chef of The Palace Restaurant at The Cincinnatian Hotel. I met Romy while working in his kitchens for GOURMET SENSATION and other events, and have gotten to know him well by bumping into…
On Friday, November 14, 2008, it was Ron’s turn to pick the destination for our monthly Happy Mouth Supper Club outing. Ron selected Otto’s Restaurant in Covington, Kentucky as our destination. A large group of us (including guest Johnny) enjoyed great wine, great food, and decent service (unbeknownst to me, Johnny’s spouse was our server).
Additionally, long-time guests Julie & Terry were voted in as full-fledged Happy Mouth members, sans monthly selection. Welcome Julie & Terry! We’re glad you’re with us, though your waistlines will lament!
This message is mainly intended for my brothers and sisters in the culinary profession, but I suppose anyone needing care for their knives would benefit… After recently purchasing a handmade Misono chef’s knife (a gyutou), I was heartbroken when it slipped out of my knife-roll…
Last night, after attending a high school graduate party (congrats, Jackie!) and a celebration of the life of a college friend of mine who recently passed away(Todd Norris, we miss you), Wendy & I had a goal: to find an interesting restaurant that we hadn’t…