I saw this in the morning, and even though I wasn't thinking consciously about it, I ended up getting lunch at Al's for the first time in months. And then I remembered, and thought of you and your dad.
So many thoughts. I sometimes think about how I'm getting close to how old my dad was when he brought us to America. For me, it's understandable and hard to imagine at the same time, that he did it.
We lost my sister's fiance a couple of years ago, and we've had tacos to remember him.
I have been to Johnnie's but in Arlington Heights. It is so, so close to Mitsuwa.
I appreciate you taking the time to write about what you're going through and between this post (and your other one on mcnuggets), I feel like I've gotten to know your dad a little bit.
Johnnie's is right down the street from my house and my usual beef place. I was out of town on Father's Day this year, so I'm going to take my dad this weekend and I'll be sure we toast to yours.
I'm really, really sorry to hear about your dad. We lost my uncle the same way in March, and I had a hard time walking by the sushi spot where we had dinner during his last visit for a long time. Finally decided to go there for dinner a few weeks ago, and I totally relate to grieving/healing/celebrating someone through food. Sending you and your family lots of love and hugs.
PS - Love both of your newsletters, and look forward to them every week. :)
I saw this in the morning, and even though I wasn't thinking consciously about it, I ended up getting lunch at Al's for the first time in months. And then I remembered, and thought of you and your dad.
So many thoughts. I sometimes think about how I'm getting close to how old my dad was when he brought us to America. For me, it's understandable and hard to imagine at the same time, that he did it.
We lost my sister's fiance a couple of years ago, and we've had tacos to remember him.
I have been to Johnnie's but in Arlington Heights. It is so, so close to Mitsuwa.
I appreciate you taking the time to write about what you're going through and between this post (and your other one on mcnuggets), I feel like I've gotten to know your dad a little bit.
Johnnie's is right down the street from my house and my usual beef place. I was out of town on Father's Day this year, so I'm going to take my dad this weekend and I'll be sure we toast to yours.
I’m so sorry about your father’s passing, and am thinking of you and your family. Sincere condolences. 🕯️
My dad's favorite thing in the world is a combo from Johnnie's and an ice. It was the Elmwood Park Greek Boy's Scooter's, I think.
He's still with us, but we've both moved away and boy it's hard to picture a timeline where we have the chance to go back again.
Time really is fleeting, but memories never fade if you nurture them like a fire in your soul.
and I/we all love you too.
I'm really, really sorry to hear about your dad. We lost my uncle the same way in March, and I had a hard time walking by the sushi spot where we had dinner during his last visit for a long time. Finally decided to go there for dinner a few weeks ago, and I totally relate to grieving/healing/celebrating someone through food. Sending you and your family lots of love and hugs.
PS - Love both of your newsletters, and look forward to them every week. :)
I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful memorial.
Love you <3
This one made me sad and hungry. Cherish these memories!
Damn. Both this and the last Food is Stupid are great pieces.