today we are agreeing on some serious global topics that somehow just seem outright, unquestionably true – the need, for example, to address ISIS aggressively; the arrogance of legislators, who think they are above the law (names are named); how tired we are of the weather. Kim and Keegan discuss the challenges and rewards of home schooling, which the Beattys have chosen for their son. Chad and I bore everybody else by talking about nit-picky proofreading techniques and then I go on and on and on about my new granddaughter, who made an appearance in late January. Chef and owner Wilfred greets us at our table and is eager to talk about the restaurant, which had a slow start four years ago, but which has revved up since and is continuing to reel in regulars, now that people have tuned in to realize that Duo offers amazing food at reasonable prices, as well as a relaxed and friendly ambiance, off-street parking just minutes from the heart of downtown and plenty of comfortable seating. That’s why, increasingly -- in addition to choosing Duo as a destination for intimate têtes-a-têtes, friendly lunches, casual drinks (summers on the outdoor patio too!!!) or Happy Hour, Monday-Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Sunday all day, with selected beverages and appetizers at special prices – people are hosting large parties at the restaurant, including corporate luncheons and dinners, holiday festivities, engagement and anniversary parties, even a Sweet Sixteen (the party room can accommodate, literally, hundreds, or there are more informal spaces for smaller, cozy groups and Duo is happy to arrange a DJ). I, myself, organized a Farewell for Winter there, for a favorite friend who flees the snow for the welcoming sun of Texas every winter. I plan to host a similar Welcome Home for her in May. Duo is also growing its catering division – and serves the only sushi permitted at the Saratoga Racetrack, as well as pleasing its fans with an
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