Better the second day? That’s what several guests have told me about their home-cooked stews. What about stew-reviews?
Maybe not better, but getting a second helping of Mr Cherry’s restaurant review tastes pretty good this morning. Since I usually miss the paper on Sunday, I didn’t realize that he has a regular “Second Helpings” column that recaps the columns in the Weekend section of Thursday’s paper.
It was equally fitting that the Irish Stew headline appears in the St. Paddy’s Day edition of the Tulsa World. If you missed the review, you can click on the image to read the recap.
I have mixed feelings about this year’s celebration. In the past, when St. Patrick’s falls on a Sunday, it became a weekend event that kicked off Friday evening and ran through Sunday afternoon.
On the one hand, I love the St. Paddy’s party, the wearing o’ the kilt, the Irish music, parading bagpipers, and – of course – the green beer. On the other hand, running the shop as a one-man-band makes those sorts of things a little tough. The telephone rang just now. Another caller wondering if I’m open and selling corned beef and cabbage.
Nope, sorry. Closed on Sunday, trying to get restocked for next week.
My plan at this point, is to plan for next year.
When I was younger, I often jumped into the middle of things, figuring I could talk or work my way out of whatever outcome resulted. There is some fearlessness in an attitude like that. I’m old enough now to realize that fearlessness isn’t always a virtue. I’m not encouraging caution, just recommending solid planning.
Wouldn’t want to throw a haphazard party and have it go off badly.
The shop is still on track, with long-term plans in mind and a definitive picture of the end result. It’s a step by step project. I don’t have a committee to consult or a project team to assign tasks for carrying out. It’s more a matter of trudging my way along the business roadmap, marking off the miles, and stopping at scenic turnouts when necessary.
There will be some corned beef orders tomorrow, I know. Some guests are more interested in the spirit (and the flavor) than green beer on the actual day. I’m okay with that.
But it won’t be leftovers or second-day Irish stew. After the hectic schedule last week, the pantry was nearly empty by the week’s end. The potatoes and onions are laid in now, though – and the Irish fare tomorrow will be freshly made, as always.
Come visit!
McHuston
Booksellers & Irish Bistro
Rose District
122 South Main, Broken Arrow OK
918-258-3301