You know… I really wanted to start off the new season without subtitles. Why? Good question. I guess because I worry about being somehow too fancy, and making my patrons work too hard. If I had a shrink, I’m sure that would be a great subject to waste 45 minutes on, but since I don’t, let’s just say this: I’m not going to think like that any more (I hope). The Great Beauty was a great opener, and a visual feast, seasoned with laughs and Felini-esque moments of surrealism.

It was so good to see so many of you once again, and once I got back into the rhythm, the drinks started materializing more promptly. I do regret one thing, though… I had a new batch of ‘teen Acres Curried Chutney and blue cheese that I forgot to bring out until you were all gone. Opening night jitters? Remind me next time, would ya? Something like, “Psst. Richard… any chutney tonight?”

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