Outing to see The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues performed tonight at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. We bought our tickets several weeks ago, so we were able to get pretty good seats. Prior to going to the concert we had dinner at a restaurant that has been in downtown Sacramento since 1950. The Broiler has been a favorite of mine for many years, although my visits don't date back quite as far as 1950. I believe my first visit was closer to 1972, somewhere around thirty-five years ago, if I recall correctly. The steaks at The Broiler are always top notch - and I, of course, always have a steak. Tonight was no exception (a Fillet Mignon). While being escorted to our table by Jose, we mentioned that we had been coming to the restaurant for many years. We knew the current owner of the business when he first started out as a server. Jose took an interest in that admission and proceeded to ask us questions about past visits. He has worked at The Broiler for many years himself. Nancy still has a good memory, contrary to mine, and she told Jose that she remembered the original - and rather unique - dishes that were used to serve the food. These were no longer in service as they were removed when the owners changed the business location several years ago. We both said that we remembered the dishes fondly and a short time later we noticed a plate from "the old days" was on our table. Jose came by the table and told Nancy that she could keep the plate. He said that I might want to slip it under my coat when we left, just so he wouldn't get into any trouble for giving it to us. He really wanted us to have it. He sensed that it was something that we could appreciate from days past. He apparently had good memories about those times as well. What a great gift! Jose also noticed that I had brought my camera with me, just in case there was a chance to get some pictures at The Moody Blues concert (there wasn't, they absconded the camera's flash card prior to entering), and he wanted to know about the camera's specs. I told him and also mentioned that I would like to take his picture, so I could give him a print when I return. He agreed. I have posted both a picture of the plate from The Broiler and the picture I took of our gracious host, Jose. Actually, I thought it came out rather well. I think that he will be pleased. A fun night on the town and most certainly a night to remember!