Guess who ate at the Abita Springs cafe today?

Save it Batty...we don't even make his top 3 MS posters...:cry:

 

You all are both included in the MS hall of fame now. :thumb:.

Fish, I thought you were from River Ridge, being a Curtis guy and all.

 

I think its his old age.... :hihi:

And steve, as soon as I can get a break from doin stuff around the house, we're coming in. Stupid homeownership.

 

My wife has relatives, deceased now, from Gilsburg and McComb MS. You're talking about The Dinner Bell restaurant, as the others noted. Go to the web site and browse.

The Dinner Bell Restaurant, McComb Ms

Read through the history, I think you'll enjoy it as the Lopintos are mentioned as reviving the restaurant in 1980. And as Col said, sold it to the Davis family.

The Dinner Bell Restaurant, McComb Ms - History

 

You know good and well Curtis recruits out of state talent...

Seriously though, born and raised in Metairie. Moved to MS in '96. About an hour from your restaraunt if I cut thru the woods...

 

I guess the old saying is true...you really are what you eat...and I eat a lot of HAM !!! :hihi:.

Here's a link to an article on CNN.com in which I was interviewed over the phone today concerning the effects of the oil spill on my business.

Oil laps barrier islands; BP grilled about oil spill at Capitol - CNN.com

 

I know a celebrity.

 

It's always an honor to serve other chefs who come to the restaurant and Sunday I was honored to serve Ivo Scalfa who has a highly rated restaurant in Sarasota, Florida.

Ivo's Ristorante home

He was in town visiting my friend Martin, who is the owner of the Brew Pub. They both worked together as chefs in Toronto, Canada. Like a lot of us in this business, he ordered very simply...a cheddar and black olive omelette. I wish I had some real imported olives for him, but alas, I didn't. He was delightful to talk to and gave me some good encouragement.

Maybe this place is familiar to those of you who live in the Sarasota area. Have any of you guys eaten there before?

 

You need to post your menu. I have never thought of a cheddar and black olive omelette. To market street I go.....

 

Amen, that sounds darn good :thumb: