Silly Goose is Back Open and Coopers on Porter RIP

Greetings from Boston...we have heard from several readers that Silly Goose is back open and they are confirming that on their Facebook page. They will be open for business Tuesday for normal hours. Fantastic news. Let's show them some love with some extra business. Eric.

Well, the Meat Eater is in Beantown visiting family for the holidays, leaving the Veggie Eater to tend to the funny farm in J-town and other routine business matters, including this post.  I would imagine most have already heard, but I am sad to confirm, about the closing of Silly Goose and Coopers on Porter.  Both made our various "Tops" blogs in the past.  As I approached Silly Goose yesterday to verify with my own astonished eyes, I found a group of six milling about the door in disbelief.  The sign on the door stated something about the closure being a result of an "untenable business situation."  What I find untenable is the closing itself.  We also loved the brunch at Coopers, especially the bloody beers.  I believe the Sloco folks said it best, go out and eat local.  So following their advice, I took myself out to lunch at the Wild Cow http://www.thewildcow.com/twc/ and had a lovely meal (Buffalo Grinder and hearty tomato basil soup) to reflect, ponder, and have my spirits buoyed by Jimmy Cliff playing in the background.    Life is too short for bad chain restaurant food. Opt out of Subway and Arby's for lunch during the work week and instead put the funds to better use on the weekend for far better food at our locally owned restaurants.    Here's hoping for a prosperous, rewarding, and fulfilling new year for all, including our independently owned small business owners and restaurateurs.
K