02/16/2026
It was a wonderful and sad Valentine's Day this past Saturday. I took Lynn to our favorite restaurant , D&J Bistro in Lake Zurich. We have been going there since 1989, but this past Saturday, it was the Bistro's last day of being open. Our family has so many memories. It was one of those special places where, like "Cheers", everyone knew your name. How many places could or would make an amazing meal and menu from food you brought for him to cook. How many high end establishments would cook special dished for your young children, years before they had a children's menu? The master chef, Masato Suzuki, was a true talent, who we will deeply miss. I was honored and surprised when he gave me on Saturday a chef's jacket from the Bistro as a memory. We hope Masato will enjoy much health and happiness in his retirement. As the great American entertainer, Bob Hope, would say...... "Thanks for the memories"!