Finally made it to Melt last night. Oh, it's a keeper. Kind of on the smallish side and there was a wait for tables, if you got there late. Bar probably seats 16 and it's Happy Hour from 4 to 7. It's got a good vibe and any place that can play some Paul Revere and the Raiders and "Career Opportunities" by the Clash in the same setting gets extra points. Friendly staff and camped out at a table with no trouble. Menus arrive on old record covers.

As you may know, they specialize in grilled cheese sammies and they do not disappoint. I started with a cup of Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup that was outstanding. Little pack of Goldfish, too. Proudly used a soup spoon, because it was thick. Now, the sandwiches come with slaw and fries and those are quite tasty. The sandwiches are big, and the bread is really good. I had a BBQ Chicken that had grilled onions and sharp cheddar, and it was tasty.

For the not so hungry, you can have a cup of soup, half a sammie, and salad. The dessert was great. Cheesecake that was light and came with "mixed berry preserves", probably from the Amish. God bless the Amish! All in all, this place makes the list.

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Playboy is opening a casino in Las Vegas. Seriously, do you just hand over all of your money now? I've lost 350 hands in a row and don't seem to care.

Buck O'Neil died. There should be a stronger word than gentleman, but he redefined the word. For him to give the speech that honored the last of the Negro League inductees into the Hall of Fame, when he undeservedly did not get voted in himself is an example on how to live life. "Hatred. It doesn't make any sense."

I have not seen the new Rachael Ray show yet. You see, I work during the day. But the show delivers impressive numbers.

Drop five pounds in five weeks. Eat less, lay off the booze, I say. As I'm on my way to drink beer.

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Only in boxing. This time, Diego Corrales does not make weight. So much for pious statements. Absolutely no excuse.

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