Monthly Archives: May 2011

Dogs Have Owners, Cats Have Staff

Posted on May 23, 2011 by marigold

My grandmother and mother were vehemently anti-cat, almost to the point of phobic, so growing up I had no contact with felines.  Apparently dogs made the cut because we had one starting when I was nine. Years later, after my … Continue reading →

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Some Like It Hot

Posted on May 15, 2011 by marigold

In the Boston burbs, a former colleague took us to Fireflies, a local BBQ spot that has won a ton of well-deserved awards for its ribs and sauces. At the entrance, I began drooling (politely) at the shelf of hot … Continue reading →

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One That Didn’t Get Away

Posted on May 9, 2011 by marigold

In restaurants worldwide, fish is often presented uncooked on a platter so you can admire how pristine it is and start salivating (those eyes! those gills!). In Greek restaurants, you may visit the case to check out your choice; some … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo–Hold the Mariachis

Posted on May 2, 2011 by marigold

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the holiday commemorating the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla May 5, 1862,  we went to  Maya, a restaurant in the east 60s in New York.  Unlike many … Continue reading →

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