May 2, 2008

Let’s Hear It for the Boys

Joey & Eddie’s Opens

Joey: So a, Eddie, I been a thinkin’. Yous and I should open a joint here like a Carmine’s in Manhattan or Dominick’s in da Bronx. KnowwhatI’msayin’?

Eddie: Yeah, I say we take over that joint Moose’s on da park in North Beach and serve it up family style. Capiche?

Joey: Like I says, we go big — stuffed artichokes, rigatoni, linguine with clams, chicken Parmesan. Da classics. KnowwhatImean?

Eddie: What about da name? It’s a gotta be somethin’ good, ya know, somethin’ original.

Joey: Whatabouta “Joey’s”?

Eddie: Me, I was a thinkin’ “Eddie’s.”

Joey: Wise guy, huh? I’ll make a you a deal. We call it “Joey & Eddie’s.” Capiche?

Eddie: That’s it, Jo, gotta nice a ring to it.

Joey: Now let’s a talk money. You got the dough?

Eddie: Fughedaboutit.

Joey & Eddie’s, 1652 Stockton Street, at Filbert Street (415-989-7800 or joeyandeddies.com).