Sunday, April 27, 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Saint Paul in Prison / Rembrandt / 1627

From the Acts of the Apostles

When they came to Mysia, they tried to go on into Bithynia,
but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them, so they crossed through Mysia and came down to Troas.
During the night Paul had a vision.
A Macedonian stood before him and implored him with these words,
“Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
When he had seen the vision,
we sought passage to Macedonia at once,
concluding that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to them.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Boomer Jacks

If you want to watch a game and drink a few beers in a comfortable setting Boomer Jack's is a good choice. I counted no less than 10 big flat- screen TV's in not that big of a restaurant. I also like their indoor/outdoor bar set up. That's pretty cool.

The food?

If I go out for a hamburger I'm probably not going there, if I go out for a salad I'm definitely not going there -- but the appetizer was good and the best prepared dish. We ordered the Jack's Mix, which includes: Boomer chips (batter dipped and fried sliced jalepenos), fried mozzarella cheese and boneless chicken wings in a spicy sauce. All of the appetizer samplings were good to very good. I'd rate my wife's hamburger as fair, at best, and my grilled chicken salad as below average. Chili's is much better.

But I'm not their market. They are appealing to a younger crowd.

It is a great looking place and in a good location in Montgomery Plaza. The Friday lunch was respectably busy but not packed.

Lunch for 4 with an appetizer but no adult beverages was $49.00 plus tip.

Thursday, April 24, 2008