Whew! What a summer it was in 2007 as La Bear and the Baby Boomer became full-time cooks resulting in our “lost summer” so to speak. Upon reflection, it’s hard to believe that it’s been 18 years since we said, YES, to our son, The King, in becoming his cooks for the summer. Please allow me to digress. The King […]
Living out in the “country” at The Compound, La Bear and the Baby Boomer like to be home earlier than later. Anyway, our girls Biggs and Bitsy expect their dinner at 7PM sharp and will certainly let you know if you’re a “moment” late. This means we don’t get out for dinner very often anymore, but we do enjoy going […]
Growing up in Arlington back in the 1950’s and 60’s, most meals were home cooked as we always sat down together as a family. But then there were those times when we had the pleasure of going to a restaurant. Whether the restaurant was fast-food, family dining, or more fine dining, I always looked forward to being able to go […]
This Baby Boomer enjoys his food–no doubt–and certainly has had his share of really great food and really terrible food, but who hasn’t! Let’s just reflect on the fabulous food experiences and the restaurants that provided those memorable meals. Listed by classification, but not in any particular order, these are my faves as I remember from “back in the day”. […]
Best Burger–Glory Days Grill 10466 Ridgefield Parkway Richmond 23233 A Far West End popular sports bar serving an excellent burger and doing so for over 25 years. Several Classic 8-ounce Burger options all day Monday and until 3 PM Tuesday-Friday for only $7.99. Not only is this burger big, but it’s also juicy and cooked to order which means La […]
Each year you see a number of “Best & Worst” lists for the year, so I decided to create my own list, but concentrate on just what I consider to be the “best of the best” for 2023. Not saying it’s totally inclusive, just saying it’s what came to mind and is being displayed randomly and in no particular order, […]