I was on a photowalk in Providence when I came across a few dudes. Two of them work in the kitchen at Capriccio, an iconic Italian restaurant in the City. They had the aura of classic Providence “characters.” I walked by, then decided to have a chat to see if a picture was in the offing. We talked and laughed. They were clearly long time friends with lots of common good times in the tank. They were thrilled when I popped the question. A Rolleiflex makes the ask so much easier since it intrigues people.
The man on the left stopped me and said he would be right back. He returned wearing his ‘Capriccio’s hat. I took the picture and got an email address from the man in the center, for sending a copy. Then the classic interchange began with the man on the left. It went like this:
Him: Wanna know my email address?
Me. Sure
Him: It’s USDAprimecut@(left out for safety, just in in case it is real).com
Me: Why do you use that email name?
Him: It’s because I am edible.
Me: Well, don’t go using that handle on any cannibal websites. You could get yourself eaten!
We all laughed and shook hands. It made my day.
