Irene Eng The Kibbitzer

I used to play tennis with a Russian fabric designer, asked her once where does she get her ideas or inklings.  She’s either modest or shy, replied, “nothing special … just a job…”  That didn’t stop me from suggesting, ” … go visit the aquariums, the salt water section …”  I could spend hours sitting [...]

I used to live there, lol, haven’t been to Home Depot in ages!  Saw they ditched Robert Nardelli few months ago.  Now we’re in the mist of renovation - voila, here I’m again.  It’s alot easier to find a help between the aisles now.  The other day, I was returning a gallon of paint, the girl said sweetly, “I’ll [...]

I’m not a big fan of Chardonnay but this every day (under $10) Argentinean pleases me a lot, full body - got it from Joe.  Golfer insisted on it: I wasn’t sure at the tasting, since it’s a Chardonnay, :)).  Fine, if you like it, get it.  Hey, anyone would like to try it, just [...]

I met Mr. Restaurant thru his wife from Chinese school, our 3-year olds were in the same class.  He is from Taiwan, she’s China, a marriage of convenience.
A typical immigrant rugs to riches story: he came to US in his 20s, started out as a dishwasher, and in the restaurant biz ever since, over decades, until he met a Jewish [...]