Friends, The first days of 2012 are continuing to support the optimism generated by a record setting holiday period for Ridgway Bar & Grill. Not only was the level of business terrific, but the performance by the entire staff was remarkable. Thanks to all and I mean everyone. The first rule a restaurant operator must […]
What I Learned After 40 years
Friends, Some celebrations are better than others. On November 2nd – 5th, 2011, the community came together to join us in celebrating our 40th Anniversary in business. Over this busy four-day period, I observed something in action that I have been observing for years – but until now, I’ve kept it to myself. Over the […]
Reflections from Vermont
Friends, I’m back from my three-week trek to Vermont with the family and have much to report. Maybe it’s because I knew I was going to write about my experience, but during this trip I saw dining from two very different perspectives. First, I cooked a meal at home almost everyday and was reminded of […]
Busting the Blues with Berries
Friends, This can be a roller coaster time of year. The ebb and flow of hurricane threats, the daily showers that can last for days play havoc with our attitudes and make us yearn even more for season. The European visitors who dined often this summer are fewer each day and priority number one is […]
It’s all about the Roullie
Friends, In the mid 1980’s I was in the south of France visiting friends who took me to a wonderful restaurant that overlooked the Mediterranean Sea called La Pinede. We sat outdoors, shaded by tall trees and dined on “Friture” (small fried bait fish), Soup de Poisson and whole grilled local fish. It was a […]
Leaving Room for Dessert: The Benefits of Smaller Portions
Friends, There has been a lot of discussion lately about portion size. My doctor is a very good friend and a very good customer as well. He thinks I’m a terrible patient. Despite this, I still consider him a good friend! We’ve had numerous conversations over the years about restaurant menus and portion sizes. His […]
