| Author | Message | ||
     Jaimec |
Not as bad as losing a friend or relative but a sad one nonetheless. I met Crusty and Froggy here several years ago. All the cool places are going away. https://ride-ct.com/toymakers-cafe-to-serve-its-la st-waffles-after-18-years/?preview=true&_thumbnail _id=28856 | ||
| Jaimec |
Some photos from that day. If I recall correctly, this was just before Crusty moved to the midwest.      | ||
| Crusty |
This news saddens me. I only ate there that one time, since it was something like 150 miles from where I was living, but it was a nice place that had a lot of character. I expect that there will be many more small businesses that will die because of the Wuhan Virus. Pity. | ||
| 86129squids |
Having been a "lifer" in the restaurant biz, this whole COVID thing cuts me close to the bone. I'm very grateful to be working in an entirely different field, but the plight of my old crew is always on my mind. Restaurants have a tough row to hoe, for sure, but musicians and other performing arts folks are about ruined. | ||
| Jaimec |
Before they close I need to take a ride up there on the K1200LT. I had been mapping out a plausible route to take the Zero but the LT would be more practical for two reasons: 1) It has a centerstand 2) That huge tank makes a reasonable table. My scooter has a centerstand too, but there's no place to set down a plate. | ||
| Jaimec |
Fortunately there is some good news out there. A local landmark here got a reprieve: https://is.gd/RJ6QeM | ||
| Jaimec |
Weather permitting, my friends and I are planning a last chance ride to Toymaker's this Sunday. | ||
| Jaimec |
We should be up there around 10:00 -- 10:30. Anyone else in the Northeast going? | ||
| Jaimec |
I don't know if anyone else went today. If you did, I'm sorry I missed you. They'll be closed for good after Labor Day (that Monday will be the last day they'll be in business).  | ||
| Jaimec |
Fluffernutter Waffle!  | ||
| 86129squids |
That's a celebration waffle. Hard to celebrate the occasion, but good on ya Jaime, to witness and honor the day. | ||
| Jaimec |
They were pretty busy. We weren't the only ones who had the same idea today. | ||
| Jaimec |
There's a rumor the Toymaker's Cafe will be reopening July 10, and will be open on weekends from that date onward... | ||
| Jaimec |
Looks like Toymaker wlll be reopening after all! According to their Facebook page, they will be reopening on weekends starting July 10. They will only be serving coffee and pastries but it's a start! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000635789 20082 |
