Invitations to Church and Other Gestures of Friendship

Last night my wife and I went out for an impromptu night of dinner and live music at a new spot that is, unexpectedly, a ten minute drive from our suburban home in "the south".  It was a Southern Soul Food / Thai / French culinary theme with live Jazz in a venue chosen based … Continue reading Invitations to Church and Other Gestures of Friendship

The Best Seat In The House

If you are a practicing anthropologist, or just play one on TV, then you already know where the best seat in the house is at any restaurant or diner...it's at the counter, bar or near the kitchen (if it's an open format). It is the one space in the place of business where you can … Continue reading The Best Seat In The House