HUNGRY GERALD

Decades ago, HG/BSK dined at a very good Italian restaurant in the Manhattan theater district–Delsomma. Our companions were the late gifted musician/composer Michael Small and his wife, Lynn (still alive and beautiful and stylish as ever). It was Michael who introduced HG/BSK to the restaurant and the occasion was the premiere of the movie,” Marathon Man” with Dustin Hoffman and Lawrence Olivier–Michael composed the score. (Michael is very much missed by HG/BSK–a warm laughter filled friendship). It was at that dinner HG/BSK first tasted penne with broccoli sauce. It was so good that BSK replicated it for many happy suppers..(HG/BSK first met daughter Lesley’s future husband,Massimo Riva, at Delsomma. Penne with broccoli sauce was ordered. Massimo, an Italian gourmand, approved. HG/BSK knew then that daughter Lesley had met her true soul mate. HG/BSK were right–proved by L. & M. ‘s long happy marriage which has produced two glorious women (both in their twenties)–Arianna and Sofia. And, what did HG/BSK have for dinner last night?—Tortellini (instead of penne) with broccoli sauce. BSK scores again. BSK’s sauce even tops Delsomma’s.