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Fitz! Where is the Crab?
Well. In this case, not that Fitz. Not the one pictured above, anyway. Not exactly. Usually, while employing a statement similar to the one in the title, like, “Hey Fitz, have you seen the crab claws?”, I am actually referring...
What's next on the "Meh"nu
Any changes today, Chef? “No.” This goes on for 10 months. 10 months later. Any changes today Chef? Yes: We are changing the entire tasting menu. Well, almost the entire menu. To be fair, I did update the bar menu...
Rick James, Three Boys, and the Michelin Green Shield
“Give me that stuff, that funk, that sweet — that sweet, funky stuff. Oooooooh!”. It’s in my ear at precisely 5:27 pm each work day, those lyrics crafted by the scandalously misogynistic 80s R&B Soul icon, Rick James. This tune,...
“Yuck”, Lord of the Rings, and the Art of being a Goldfish
Bonjour chers lecteurs! Yes, you are on the Aphotic blog and not on your daily French Duolingo struggle. I felt like I wouldn’t truly be myself if I hadn’t greeted you in my native language! Deirdre here or as my...
North of North Island
My first time to San Diego was memorable. Very memorable. Here’s why… I guess my arrival was probably similar to any and all first time visitors to this Southern town in spitting distance of the Mexico border - A frightful...