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Jesus Never Ate a Latke

“The reason for serving latkes on Hanukkah is to commemorate the miracle of the oil, in which a tiny bit of pure olive oil needed to kindle the Eternal Light in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem lasted for eight days. No potatoes were involved in the extraordinary event, of course, because potatoes come from the… Read More Jesus Never Ate a Latke

2008.Dec.29 Monday2013.Oct.16 Wednesday Dan Perlman3 Comments

Lipitor… please!

 Every man with a bellyful of the classics is an enemy to the human race.” – Henry Miller, Author New York City – The first week I moved to The Big Apple, in 1982, someone told me I had to go check out “the best deli in the city” because they were probably going out… Read More Lipitor… please!

2008.Oct.06 Monday2008.Oct.06 Monday Dan Perlman1 Comment

Blurb Quartet

 Sound bites and quick appraisals are not conducive to thorough analysis. People’s reputations often rest on how we talk about important matters.” – Janet Reno, former Attorney General of the United States Buenos Aires – It’s simply not in the cards to review in full every spot that I get to eat at. Sometimes it’s… Read More Blurb Quartet

2007.May.25 Friday2017.Mar.05 Sunday Dan Perlman2 Comments

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