Category Archives: Life on a Cocktail Napkin

(This note is from Johnny D’s on Thanksgiving night.)  Yup, Johnny D’s was open last Thursday.  Johnny D’s is always open — Easter, Thanksgiving, even Christmas night. It’s a tradition that began when John and Tina DeLellis first opened the … Continue reading →

A thought occurred as I was writing the last post.  Someone out there reading about Free Beer, Joey Cigars, or Sal (no pizza!) — someone might read this blog and say, “Hey, I once knew a guy who met all … Continue reading →

(Here are some photos from the Johnny D’s party.)    Booty Vortex was the perfect booking choice for Halloween Night at Johnny D’s. They’re a rocking disco/funk band — a bunch of great musicians having fun. (You can hear samples on … Continue reading →

(This note is about one of our good friends at Johnny D’s) Dave is huge. He must be 6′ 7″, and more than three hundred and fifty pounds. I can’t imagine that he wasn’t a football player in college. He’s so … Continue reading →

(This note is from The Cantina Italiana, in Boston’s North End.) Boston’s North End is the Italian district and as you’d expect the food in the neighborhood is fantastic. Working behind the bar, the best part of the night at … Continue reading →