Nov 17
Last night Bob gave the “Breakfast, Lunch and Diner” talk at Kirkwood Public Library. I remember hearing that the playwright Neil Simon believes that for something to be entertaining, there has to be a laugh every forty five seconds. Bob delivered admirably on that formula. His deadpan humor was in fine form as he recounted quirky stories about Hodaks, Spencer’s Grill, Ted Drewe’s and other local (and not so local) eateries. Afterwards, the Friends of the KPL presented him with a mug, which fit right in with the diner theme. Here are a couple of pics:
Bob gets a mug.
The mug!
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Nov 15
Robert will be telling tales from his “Breakfast, Lunch and Diner” book at Kirkwood Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 PM. Please mark your calendars and come. It’s FREE but you need to make a reservation (call 314-821-5770) at the Library as space is limited. After the talk we will head across the street to the Highlands Brewery to continue our conversation over craft beers.
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Dec 09
Recently I lunched for $5.40 at Joe Clark’s Restaurant and Bar in Fenton.
Clark’s has a steamtable-cafeteria line. You pick up your tray and utensils and slide it along the salads, desserts, entrees, and rolls. My teriyaki beef patties were splendid as were the mashed potatoes and brown gravy, canned corn and a cup of homemade ham and bean soup. Fried chicken is the Monday lunch special but they were sold out when I arrived. The place started in 1951 as Joe Clark’s Dining Room. A sign outside still says “Joe Clark’s Dining Room. Steaks 5-10”. The hours have long been changed. Lunch has been a fixture for years and the bar operation opens at 8 a.m. (Lunch is served from 11 to 2 weekdays).
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