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SL_EditorsNote_10_23_Editor's Note 11 / 1 / 23 8 : 47 AM Page 1 e E D I T O R ’ S N O T E Breaking Bread decent living , to have the freedom to pursue Recently I broke bread with an old friend at a the interests we hold dear , and to come restaurant called Monster Vegan , on Spruce Street in home at the end of the day and spend time Philadelphia . Its horror - themed décor and menu made it a with those we love . Disagreement is a part fitting choice so close to Halloween . At the meal’s conclusion , of life , but there’s no rule stating that every as my friend and I parted ways at the door , what struck me disagreement needs to evolve into discord . about the experience was neither the food nor the accommo - I think of another meal I had recently at dating service , but the opportunity it provided : sitting down Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar in with someone I haven’t seen in so long , talking about the North Wales . Seven of us who have known craziness of the past few years , but also forgetting about the each other for more than 30 years gathered world and its many problems for a while . to talk over fine food and drink . We laughed , Of course , Monster Vegan is not alone in its ability to bring we shared stories , and , yes , there was the people together . This month’s issue features a veritable smor - occasional disagreement that ended with gasbord of excellent restaurants that provide a memorable experience — food and drink , an acknowledgment of differing opinions . décor , service , etc . — in a communal setting . Each is worth a visit , if not a recurring Then we got past it and ordered another reservation on your culinary dance card . round of drinks . Imagine that . It seems strange to write about bringing people together in a world that seems more fractured than ever . Sometimes I have to remind myself that all is not lost . BILL DONAHUE Every day I meet and speak with people I’m sure I disagree with in many ways , but Editor we inevitably find common ground . It’s what we must do , because what do we gain by bdonahue @ suburbanlifemagazine.com continuous fighting ? I find that most of us all want the same things out of life : to make a SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 15 ISSUE 2 8 |
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