Monday, January 22, 2007

I bid you adieu...

Welcome, everyone! I am a first time blogger (that term strikes me as weird, if not downright creepy, but never mind that). You see, several months ago, my wife and I struck up a meaningful conversation about the professional career paths we've chosen (she, an accounant, and myself, a physician contractor), and whether these occupations were what we were truly meant to do in life, if we were in fact in love with our work or simply "in like" with it, if you will. Please be assured that I am content in my current profession, but have always seemed to enjoy writing. Always an avid reader and having written several arts reviews for my college school newspaper, my passion for writing came to an emphatic close back in the late 90's prior to my entering the workforce. I recently decided that I wanted to re-kindle that hobby, and this seemed to me the perfect avenue to do so.

My love of food goes without saying. I frequently enjoy restaurant-hopping with my wife, as we are always experimenting by trying new, hip (what did you expect, decrepit and lame?) restaurants and various cuisines. And if it's desert you're looking for, labeling me a "Choco-holic" would be putting things mildly. Therefore, it is my hope that this blog site will ideally serve as a forum dedicated to restaurant reviews, be it from me as the second-coming of the Phantom Gourmet (Don't worry, they won't recognize me as I'll be dressed incognito! Besides, the Andelmens have nothing on me!) or from you, my dedicated readers, as I am open to hearing any suggestions, or warnings, for local restaurants in the Boston/South Shore area.

Speaking of upcoming reviews, my Valentine's Day treat to all of you will be a heart-shaped critique of my dining experience at what I've heard is one of THE most chic, sophisticated eateries in the South Shore. The scene is Sharon Center and the place is known as Coriander. Allegedly a gourmet experience in a suburb setting not to be missed. But will it meet Paul's Palate? To be continued...