How to fill time in retirement

Last week, on Easter Sunday, I went to the Magic game at the Amway Center in Orlando. It was a playoff game against Toronto, and my nephew Brandon and I went over early for dinner. Parking at Church Street, I figured we hit one of the many restaurants there. The problem was most had long waits, so we headed toward Orange Avenue. A new place was beckoning and they had tables open and spots at the bar. We saw the hostess and she said we could sit at the bar if we wanted. I am mentioning this place because it ended up being another new place for me. It was called the Artisan's Table and is located right on Church Street. It took a while to get the bartender's attention but once he realized we were there, the service was fine. Problem, I did not take any pictures. I usually do not bring a camera to a Magic game. We ordered beers and Brandon and I both got the burger... Artisan Burger 8 oz. Short rib & brisket burger, dill pickle chips, tomato, yellow mustard, bacon marm...

I just hit seven new restaurants for 2019 which puts me right on schedule. My last four are included here and include two Mexican places, one Asian and a nice American bar and grill on the Indian River. Masa Taqueria y Cantina This is a Mexican Restaurant located in Indian Harbour Beach (or is it Melbourne). Located on the site of the old Charlie & Jakes on Eau Gallie Causeway, the building was refurbished when Charlie & Jakes moved across the street. Masa is a corn dough or flour. On my first trip in February, they were bragging about their homemade blue tortilla chips used for their chips and tacos. All were made from scratch in the kitchen. The menu... On Tuesday, I go to Lou's Blues for a few beers with some friends (aka old farts). My friend Mac Monroe and I sometimes go out to eat. Here is Mac perusing the menu... They do not give a bowl of chips like at a lot of Mexican places, but you can order some for a price. We added a bowl of Queso. Blue chips a...