Savoring delicious memories
You know how you feel when you go to Hollister Bakery and the
semi-plump woman elbows her way in front of you and buys the last
two cream puffs? Well, that’s how I felt last week when the
Gentleman’s Club down Sunset was closed due to a religious holiday.
See why I dislike religions?
Savoring delicious memories
You know how you feel when you go to Hollister Bakery and the semi-plump woman elbows her way in front of you and buys the last two cream puffs? Well, that’s how I felt last week when the Gentleman’s Club down Sunset was closed due to a religious holiday. See why I dislike religions?
But my sainted mother always made me focus on the positive and thoughts of Hollister Bakery brought back so many great memories. When I was a teen I worked at Hollister Drive-In Market, Crowe Stationers, the State Theater, J.C. Penney Co., and the Hollister Bakery. Hollister Bakery definitely had the happiest customers. For blocks the aroma of the best French bread in the country and the lines in anticipation of a donut, eclair or birthday cake had Hollisterites smiling coming and going. I was lucky as the Hollister Bakery on the same block as the State Theater was owned by my Nino Joe. Joe Zazueta was the hardest working man I have ever known and the happiest. He demanded perfection so I didn’t last long as his employee. He never skimped on quality ingredients and was not stingy with the whipped cream or frosting made with the expensive stuff.
More importantly, Nino Joe broadened my musical appreciation. He loved country music before it merged with western. As a teen brought up on rock ‘n’ roll I hated it. After a couple of weeks I slowly got used to it and then loved it as it is, indeed, the most honestly written lyrics put to a tune. Now my musical taste and record collection was complete. I had a huge rock ‘n’ roll collection, show tunes, mariachi, some opera, classics and now country songs that assured me that God didn’t make honky tonk angels. But thank God the rest of us did. Aye chee waa waa.
Love best of lists, especially the one in the Pinnacle. I especially liked the question, Best Day Trip. Does Trixie LaRue still live on Sunnyslope in Hollister?
You had to know that Hollister’s Gregory Rapp had to have a rap sheet.
Hooray to San Benito County’s Jewish community for carrying on the tradition of wandering in the wilderness. Morgan Hill is the closest synagogue. Oy vey! I’m glad I wasn’t one of God’s chosen ones. Morgan Hill?
George Takei of Star Trek fame just married his male companion. The last time I saw Takei was at the urinal next to me at the Cinerama Dome. His partner is a lucky man. Aye chee waa waa.
Republicans, truth in advertising please. The posters should read PALIN and McCAIN.
Just what we needed: another television talk show. Bonnie Hunt is no Okrah … thank God!
The Cutting Horse Steak House in San Juan Bautista was always a special night out for us. Great food and great ambiance without the country club pretensions. I’m thinking of moving back to Hollister just to be able to get to San Juan Bautista for the Cutting Horse Steakhouse Monday Madness specials. A couple of weeks ago they advertised in The Pinnacle baby back ribs, corn on the cob, cowboy beans and a salad for $9.95 in a classy setting. The last time I had a meal like that at that price was 1962 in Chico, California. You know Chico. Made famous for always being chosen by Playboy as the Playboy College of the Year and by San Francisco columnist Herb Caen for saying that Chico was where you would find Velveeta in the gourmet section.
The answer to last week’s quick quiz was “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” The remake coming out in December looks nothing like the 1951 classic directed by Robert Wise, who directed “Sound of Music” and “West Side Story.” Believe me, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” was no musical. It scared the bejappers out of me. It was my favorite sci-fi film ever and at 11 years old I empathized with actor Billy Gray (Bud on “Father Knows Best”) who was around my age and terrified in the film. Who knew 55 years later I would meet him and talk to him on Hollywood Boulevard. Actually, I was trying to set him up with my beautiful sister, Delia.
My second favorite sci fi movie is the original “The Thing.” Actually the title is “The Thing From Another World” and it also came out in 1951 and was the first movie I ever saw in San Francisco. This week’s pop quiz: What famous western star played “The Thing” in the 1951 Howard Hawks production?
By the way, John Carpenter’s “The Thing” with Kurt Russell made in 1982 is one of those rare remakes that is pretty good.
Still doubt the shallowness of Hollywood’s best and brightest? Then you didn’t watch the Emmys.
Honestly, how can the theft in Hollister of a Dodge be considered grand theft auto. That is why I’m no fan of honesty.
