Posts Written OnFebruary 24, 2005

Growing up and spending my first 20+ years in and around PIttsburgh, PA, I don’t think I ever saw a single Greek restaurant-not one. I guess large populations of Greeks never quite made it to Steel Country. So, I never had Greek food until I moved to Long Island…and even then it was mediocre…certainly nothing I’d write about…even if I did crave it on occasion. I mean, who doesn’t like a messy, greasy gyro now and then? My impression of what Greek food is and could be changed not long after Nena and I moved to our new house…and discovered…

From my wine calendar: "Unfortunately, many wine drinkers come to view a (wine) critic like God Almighty. I say to consumers: Instead of relying totally on critics, drink what you like and like what you drink." - Robert Mondavi 2003