Monday rhymes with 'Fun Day'.

At least that is what the suits at ESPN want you to think as they now host Monday Night Football.  OK, next...

In today's NYT, I was sad to read about the closing of one of NYC's most venerable live music venues - CBGB's.  I know I have been there on multiple occasions and have always enjoyed the vibe there when I was looking for some good live music that was a bit off the beaten track.  The people who ran CBGB's unfortunately could not pay the escalating rent.

Since today is Monday and it rhymes with 'Fun Day' (can you tell I am struggling with this?), I'll switch to a more positive topic.  Eric Asimov, beverage critic for the NYT, blogged on Friday about the lack of good beer available at Shea Stadium (where the New York Mets play), and while he didn't mention it - the Yankees have the same problem.  Fortunately we do not have the same problem in Seattle where microbrews get equal footing to Budweiser.

Mr. Asimov actually blogged about his recent trip to the Pacific NW and talked about some of the great beers he had on his trip.  He also mentioned a restaurant in Portland, OR that Marc and I went to called Paley's Place.  What a great meal - great service, awesome food, excellent location, etc.  If you head to Portland, check it out.