MC Slim JB (as in "emcee" not "mac")

Pommes frites with aioli (hold the "truffle" add-on) at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

The really nice house baguette with great butter at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

I hate it when I snap the bottle but not the glass, but here's the 2022 Gonet-Médeville "Cru Monplaisir," Grand Vin de Bordeaux, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux, France at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

Very versatile bar/restaurant, a crowd pleaser, with a lovely patio!

Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey neat at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

The angle of this pic I took is baffling to me, but it's a gold rum Daiquiri cocktail up at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

I agree that's nicer, if it's available.

Hendricks and tonic at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

Naked and Famous cocktail: mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and lime juice at Aquitaine, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @aquitaineboston

Grilled blackened tuna with grilled green beans and pineapple salsa at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Side of french fries at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Monkfish marsala with mushrooms over linguini at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Shrimp scampi with white wine, clam juice, lemon, garlic, butter, crushed red pepper and Pecorino over linguini at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

2018 Fattoria La Lecciaia "Sant'Antimo" Rosso di Montalcino, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Steamed mussels with Sicilian sauce: white wine, garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, Hollandaise and seasoned bread crumbs at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Grilled shrimp with sweet chili sauce at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Fried artichokes with horseradish cream sauce at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Fried calamari toasted in garlic butter with banana pepper rings and a side of marinara at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Scallop ceviche at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Overlooked No More: Bobby Garnett, ‘Godfather’ of Vintage Dealers

Very gratified to see this piece in the NYT. RIP, Bobby, one of my local heroes! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/o...

Negroni down at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

A draft Rise, and American pale ale from Whalers Brewing Company of Wakefield, RI at Hooked Seafood Bar and Grill, Newport, RI, USA. #rhodeisland #restaurants #bars @hookednewport

Amaro Sibilla neat, from Marche, Italy at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather

Pistachio gelato at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather

Tiramisu at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather

Pistachio ricotta cake at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather

It was a great trip, but it's good to be home!

Crispy cauliflower with Calabrian chili honey, capers, olives and shallots at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather

Roasted lemon-scented half chicken with roasted brussels sprouts, carrots, crispy Yukon Gold potatoes and garlic jus at Bar 'Cino, St. Mary's, Brookline, MA, USA. #boston #restautants #bars @bar.cino.gather