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Joel's avatar

Sounds like an awesome party! As a PA native, I have to ask which Keystone State hot dog joint is represented on your tree? Fingers crossed it's my beloved Yocco's! If not, I'm happy to check and see if they have Christmas ornaments when I'm home for the holiday.

Here's an idea for a follow up to your tavern style pizza article. Have you ever come across Massachusetts South Shore Bar Pizza? I was unaware until the YouTube algorithm served up a video about it to me recently. It didn't sound too different than the tavern pizza you wrote about. Though IIRC they did triangular slices, not square. Could make for a fun weekend trip and I'd certainly be curious to read about how it stacks up to the places you visited in NJ and Staten Island!

I hope you both enjoy your well-earned time off!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

The Pennsylvania hot dog place represented on the tree is Pete's Hot Dog Shop in Bethlehem, which sadly closed for good last year. If Yocco's has an ornament, I'd love to buy one! Online, they are selling only t-shirts.

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John Tremain's avatar

Wowza. So many great ideas. Rest up and read ya after the New Year!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks! We will.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

See you in the New Year!

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The Ginhound's avatar

Now I want to throw a cocktail party! Thank you for you always inspiring writings and Merry 🧑‍🎄🎄from Denmark.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Merry Christmas!

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

Merry Cocktails!

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Kathleen McLaughlin's avatar

Thanks for including me in your always wonderful Christmas party. I didn't get any of the logs but I did polish off plenty of ham and martinis!

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

No logs? We will have to remedy that!! ❤️

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Robert Cashill's avatar

Much fun with the hosts with the most! Enjoy the break.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

Great to see you and Lara.

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Pablo Aguirre's avatar

Ring-a-ding-ding indeed!! Thank y'all so much for the 2023 The Mix!! Enjoy your holidays, cheers.

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Cheers!

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Joshua Vissepo's avatar

I’ve been doing a 2 parts gin, 1 part dry vermouth and 1 part cocchi americano. On the wet side of a Martini. Thanks for the PW recipe. I will adjust & give it a try as well.

May I recommend Joel Patterson Christmas records for your holidays tunes? I think both of you will enjoy his music. The albums can be found on any music streaming service.

https://instagram.com/thejoelpaterson?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==

What a great year for the Mix! Happy Holidays to you & yours.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

Thanks so much! It was so nice to meet you and Hannah last week!

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Thanks for the rec!

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Scott Lupfer's avatar

Enjoy the well earned and deserved time off. It’s been an enjoyable year reading, following, and interacting with you.

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

Thank you!

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Jigar Parikh's avatar

Ring-a-Ding-Ding, Robert and Mary Kate!

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

😂 “I don’t drink anymore...I freeze it and eat it like a popsicle” - Dean Martin

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Do-be-do-be-do.

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Casey's avatar

Fun to have recipes and traditions included by you, and Mary Kate! Holiday best to you and the whole famdamily.😘

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Robert Simonson's avatar

Happy Holidays to you! And thank you for the recently received art work!

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Mary Kate Murray's avatar

Love it! Same to you and yours!

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