Occidental Eats

It was nearly 10 years ago we met… and what brought us together was an open interview because Teddy Spaghettis was looking for some help.

So much has happened since then, yet the faith filled and hopeful words we exchanged back then remain today.

Ted, thank you for your words then, and this Tuesdays Facebook Live. They have drawn my wife Corrine Cockream and I in twice now, last time with two friends we met over food! And, this Rocky Balboa pie is top notch!

Your beautiful family and team as well! You continue to pour your hearts and lives into this beautiful space and it shows in so many ways, including the children’s kitchen up front.

Lord knows you’ve done so much for this community, serving us in innumerable ways, so today we say thank you! Again and again…

I’d like to thank you personally as well. After all, the journey has been a bit heavy for me lately. But, God. Definitely more tears than smiles. However, I saw your Live post, which brought the wife and I in, only to then find you there greeting guests.

Ted, you looked great and we certainly treasure the minutes shared. What I also treasure is that heartfelt hug brother.

I needed that, and God set it up. But, just like our Lord often does, He first hides the treasure in the field.

It took you running out of the restaurant, certain to get us our side of parm I left behind.

Well, you sure did, but the hug that followed did something to me. Like your words, it was genuine and heartfelt, exactly what was needed.

You see, it may have been the live post that brought us in, but it’s delicious food and hospitality like yours that will bring us back and cause us to tell more friends, again and again…

You’re an inspiration to so many… in life, and in the industry!

Cheers❤️

Huge shout out to Reel’d In Outdoors…

They had a cancellation, and we had a spontaneous request.

The bite was okay, several smaller fish, but my mom and I had a wonderful time, and we are grateful for the memories created❤️

Thank you for being you, Issac, God certainly has more in store!