MJ's

 OK, I screwed up! My wife and I were just going out for dinner, no work, no posting intended. I forgot to take my cell phone, but I did not go back and get it because this wasn't supposed to be a working dinner, just for pleasure. That's why we picked MJ's. It's one of the places we go back to just because we like it.

Then I have a meal that is well worth a post, deserving of praise, but I don't have photos! Apologies. 

The Calamari here ranks among the best- crisp crust, with sliced jalapeno peppers thrown in and fried along with the squid, and the remoulade sauce is just-right-tangy-spicy.

I had Seared Tuna, which displayed no gristle, all red and tender. My wife got her favorite- Short Ribs- fork tender and deeply flavored.

Then what happens- a guy I have been following for years, Andy Hopper, comes out of the kitchen to say "Hello." He is originally from Greensboro, but I knew him when he was chef at restaurants in Atlantic Beach. Then I lost track. (We left the beach several years ago.) He is now cooking at MJ's. 

So, to an already established favorite, we add a renewed acquaintance, joining Chef Tad and Rachel Engstrom. Here's to many more favorite meals!