Month: September 2019

Matthew Gray Writes: My Top 10 Restaurant Pet Peeves

1) We all hate the way staffers hover near our tables. It’s as if they’re being paid by the plate – or by the irritant value associated with removing one’s plate when there’s still a bite or two…or some sauce, still remaining. Not only that, they hardly ever ask if you are finished, or if…

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Matthew Gray Writes: They’re Going To Take Our “Likes” Away!!

This is supposed to be Facebook’s way of contributing to our mental health. Since they own Instagram the believe they have the responsibility to ensure all our marbles/Mental Health are in good working order. Kids and elders alike freaking out about how many “Likes” their pictures receive. Political corruption, climate change, corruption? Pshaw! They want…

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Matthew Gray Writes: Hawaii Food Tours – ☼ The day I got a taste of real aloha…

Occasionally, friends and acquaintances invite me to their homes to show me the proper way to prepare something I may have written or spoken about. They want me to taste the authentic flavors they have enjoyed for generations. If only I could smell their exotic spice blends. This summer, I was invited by Leilani, a…

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