[Sca-cooks] REDUX: Deep frying whole eggs

[Elaine Koogler]

grizly wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> ???? Are you moving or having to close?
>
> Johnnae
>
> niccolo difrancesco
>   
>> (57 days to being unhomed by my landlords . . . restaurant that is)
>>
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>
> Moving.  It has been an overwhelming experience to have supporters rise up
> and affirm the relationships we have tried so hard to build for these three
> years.  A couple of investors, bankers, and even the President of the
> Chamber of Commerce have asked if they can do anything to help.  Even in our
> little semi-depressed economy where our current landlords own 70% of useable
> commercial space, there are some opportunities that can work out for us and
> move us forward.
>
> I may actually get a place that I can push through to some more "fine
> dining" and medieval experiences.  We've been "interested" in a better place
> for a year now . . . . we've just now become "motivated".  One very fine
> family offering to help includes real estate owners, their son an amazing
> interior designer and their son-in-law an architect.  They are kind and
> generous, so we are in surpisingly good shape all things considered.
>
> I see this not unlike a late Medieaval craftsperson being ousted from a
> shop.  If he's in a Guild, he gets lots of boosts and connections.  He may
> have some monied patrons to assist.  Either way, he's got an obligation of
> honor to his apprentices and hired help to make sure they are not
> devestated.  Buildings, customers and equipment come and go . . . . strong
> relationships will forge a foundation that is unshakable.
>
>
> pacem et bonum,
>
> niccolo difrancesco
>
>   
I hope everything works out well for you in your new digs!  I'll have to 
ask Christianna to bring me down again for a visit when you're 
settled...maybe next June!

Kiri

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