As I See It - 03.09.16 - Happy Holidays

You've heard the saying, "Better late than never." and such was the case when my co-workers and I gathered at la griglia for our holiday party. You see...

We were never able to get together for a Christmas party in December, or January, or February so why not march on into March? It's sort of like what I've always said about Thanksgiving...

You don't have to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of the month. You express your thanks, and you should, any day of the week. #justsayin

As I See It - 02.22.16 - Once Again, Back At la griglia

Monday at lunch found me back again at la griglia for a meeting. I decided to be adventurous and try the sesame crusted tuna. Normally when I eat tuna, it is out of a can and added to salad or it is the salad put between two pieces of bread. There was no need to do that with these pieces of tuna. The meal was yummy.

As I See It - 02.01.16 - And yet, more alcohol

Let the drinking continue!

A work meeting at 4:30PM gives me carte blanche to drink, so I did because that's what you do at la griglia!

Pic(s) Of The Day - 10.12.15 - Reeling From The Aftermath Of...

...Sunday Funday.

I'm too old to run with the young Big Dogs. Monday was a long day. And, it found me back at la griglia, drinking water and eating a greasy pepperoni pizza while watching the Astros play the Royals. Actually, it wasn't greasy enough. And, to add to the long day, there was Mayoral Forum that I had committed to attending.
Why do I do this to myself?

#hangover #longday

Pic Of The Day - 10.7.15 - Breaking Of Bread

If I'm at la griglia, then bread is being broken. It's almost a religious experience for some people. They're there more often then they are at church. #justsayin

Pic Of The Day - 08.12.15 - I Know Who You Are And I Saw What You Did

I was not allowed to post anything on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I couldn't tell anybody what I was doing at la griglia. People saw me. People know what I did. However, they were sworn to the same secrecy. That's all I can say.

Some days I live an undercover life. I should be a spy. And nobody does it better.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 07.09.15 - Happy Birthday Frank

In anticipation of Frank Campisi's 85th birthday, a group of us gathered at la griglia to celebrate. You only 85 years old once.

Pic Of The Day - 5.28.15 - The Days Of Wine...

It was one of those days that I was grateful for a several glasses of wine after work. Oh, and it was work-related conversation.

Pic Of The Day - 01.05.15 - Lessons Learned From Reality TV

I believe it was Sonja Morgan on Real Housewives of New York who said, "There are three sides to every story." I found myself making that statement a week ago when I met Tall Todd for wine and appetizers at Flemings. On Monday, I was presented with another situation that no matter how it is explained, it will be another situation with three sides to the story; a no win situation for anyone.

It was either fortunate or unfortunate, depending on which side of the table you seated on, that I also watched The Celebrity Apprentice on Sunday night. Love or hate Donald Trump, there are lessons to be learned from him. The one that I like best is that it is just business.

When it was all said and done, I needed a drink. Actually I needed two drinks and off to la griglia I went with two friends/co-workers. Needless to say, I slept well on Monday night.

It's been awhile since I've had a Kettle One Martini, straight up with a twist. And last night I was reminded of the scene in Monster-In-Law when Jane Fonda finally has a cocktail, looks at her Martini and says, "Hello old friend."

Pic Of The Day - 11.18.14 - Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

"A bottle of red.  A bottle of white.  Perhaps a bottle of rosé tonight."

It's not very often that I'm in the private dining room at la griglia so I guess I had never really noticed the mural in the room.  On this particular night I was in the room for several hours for a meeting and snapped this small portion of the mural.

Pic Of The Day - 10.09.14 - It Was One Of Those Days

and I really needed a Bellini or two.

Pic Of The Day - 07.28.14 - A Glass Of Pinot Grigio

On a hot summer night, there's nothing like a crisp, cold glass of pinot grigio.  An impromptu dinner found me at la griglia.  Not bad digs for a Monday night in Houston.

Pic Of The Day - 07.09.14 - Channeling Ramona

I met some colleagues for dinner on Tuesday night and arrived early.  So...I sat at the bar at La Griglia and had a nice, crisp, cold class of Pinot Grigio.  It wasn't Ramona Singer's label but I did think of her when I ordered it.