Tuesday Steven and I had planned to have dinner out with a visiting friend. We thought we would take her to PK’s Pub here in Herkimer, since she had never been there before. When circumstances kept her from joining us, we saw no reason not to enjoy a dinner out ourselves. For one thing, I had already put on my nice skirt and pantyhose.
As usual, we had to search for a parking space.
“On a Tuesday night,” I marveled. “This must be the most popular spot in town!”
I knew they had found us a table on busy nights before, so I wasn’t too worried. Pete, behind the bar, invited us to sit wherever we liked. I picked the tall table in the bar area. I do love a tall table.
“And I can hang my coat on the back of the chair without it being half on the floor,” I showed Steven. It was my long teal raincoat. I had gotten a little dressed up for the occasion.
After much debate Steven ordered hats and broccoli while I got ravioli. Italian dressing on my salad, ranch on Steven’s. Both dinners came with roll and butter and what yummy butter! Steven wanted to eat the rest of it with a spoon but refrained from such behavior.
“You can bring the leftovers in to feed the woodchucks,” Pete said.
“I think I’ll eat it all myself,” I said. I intended to. The food at PK’s is delicious.
I should perhaps explain about the woodchucks. Pete works at the same place I do. He works near a door to the outside that is often open. He likes to feed some woodchucks that live nearby. When work takes me near Pete’s area, I always look for his pets. I like to see a little nature while at work.
Steven and I were not able to finish our meals so asked for boxes.
“But don’t tell Pete,” I warned the waitress. “Because I’m not bringing them in to feed the woodchucks.”
“I think he heard you,” Steven said.
I told Pete I would bring in something else for his pets.
“They like chocolate chip cookies,” he suggested.
It was a very enjoyable dinner. I hope our friend is able to visit us soon, so we will have an unassailable excuse to return.
PK’s is located at 221 King St., Herkimer, NY. Phone 315-866-3494. They are open Monday though Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Note to self: buy chocolate chip cookies for the woodchucks. Then again, maybe I should bring them carrot sticks and not contribute to the woodchuck obesity problem.
Mohawk Valley Girl 