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William Grimes looks at a league of restaurants that become neighborhood stalwarts without particularly amazing food or an excellent location - they survive just by being. About one restaurant, Isle of Capri, Grimes writes, "It's a restaurant in which nothing makes sense and everything makes sense at the same time." Gothamist had a madeline-moment when we read Grimes' assessment, because, for a time, the Isle was an unofficial hangout during the heady days of our first job and that was when everything and nothing made sense, too. Even though it's nothing spectacular, it's where we cheered as well as cried, so the Isle has a special place in our heart.
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I got samonilla poisoning at Rolfs
I was curious about Rolf's, but maybe now, not so much. I do love Isle of Capri - the waiters are ancient and very nice, especially when you're trying to explain to your boss why you've been crying in the bathroom every day with another co-worker.
Ah, the Isle of Capri...or was it BSC East? Thanks Jen. Your blog brought back a rush of memories of some of the most stimulating, exciting, challenging times in my career. Wouldn't trade em for anything. I can't believe that I forgot about that place.
Hi, Bradley! It's weird to think about the Isle now, so removed from BSC. We met there after Peter's service, and then I would meet Loretta there post-BSC from time to time, too. It's like a secret for me, but not because of the food, maybe because of the memories.