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The Why – Part One

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 by David Mau

we’re chewing up dots and chasing flashing monsters without asking the question of who’s behind the joystick, where that quarter came from or even what those dots mean

The Five Worst Reasons to Open a Restaurant

Posted on October 29, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

First off, owning a restaurant is a lot like owning a car or a house. You’re gonna say you own it, but in fact, you’re probably just making the payments. And more importantly, at least at the outset, your shop will own you just as much as you supposedly own it. That is a fact.

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Getting The Edge On Your Local Watering Hole

Posted on October 29, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

Your knight in shining armor, doing battle with The House, is your friendly neighborhood bartender.

Love And Loss At Santa Anita’s Turf Club

Posted on October 29, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

Out of courtesy (and readership) I generally try to keep my writing OC-focused but once in awhile an out-of-county topic… Read more Love And Loss At Santa Anita’s Turf Club

Epic Tiki Charm At The Tonga Room

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

San Francisco’s Tonga Room is hardly a secret (especially since Tony Bourdain shone his spotlight on it awhile back) but… Read more Epic Tiki Charm At The Tonga Room

The Rise of Ryes

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

“Beer is for women, wine for men and rye is for heroes” – Bismarck Even the utterance of the word… Read more The Rise of Ryes

The Why

Posted on September 22, 2019October 30, 2019 by David Mau

“Because to each one of us is given just so many years, and hence just so many opportunities to enjoy… Read more The Why

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