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rena's avatar

“Would you two mind sitting there and, you know, looking like you’re enjoying yourselves?”

What a delightful story and a fun establishment! And now I'm hungry ☕🥐

Sharon Boyd's avatar

"Tuesday's with Alex and Alistair." Nice ring to it. I see a possible collaboration here. And another photo shoot.

I remember the podcast with Alistair: An Island Chief that had to keep relocating his house because of rising sea levels and fish/clams/ oysters that responded to music? Too many stories not to tell.

Evelyne Luethy's avatar

Oh! Love it. That should totally happen.

rena's avatar

Just bought the book

anne's avatar

I didn’t mind at all reading it again. I’d love to arrive at Happy Foods hungry 😋 You and Alistair are wonderful models‼️

Nancie's avatar

Love this Alex!!! Happy Holidays to you, Alistair and all the readers of the Planet! If I ever make it to Oslo, my first coffee will be at Happy Foods! 😁🎄🌠

Mia Mikic's avatar

Happy Christmas - if I ever visit Oslo, this place is on my must-visit list. Lovely story. Keep up with the work on solving world problems- it seems nobody else is interested in trying.

Allie Barnicoat's avatar

Longing to visit Oslo my daughter & friends loved it. Glad we were able to read the post.

Evelyne Luethy's avatar

"Would we mind? We’re journalists. This smelled like free food and a story."

Too funny.

Allie Barnicoat's avatar

Looks a great coffee place🐶

Gundy Walton's avatar

Season’s Greetings to you, Alexander! I loved this luncheon story and laughed at you mentioning Statler and Waldorf! I can just hear how it goes - I have a precious friend like that myself. The conversation never ceases. We hit every topic head-on. It’s just so fun, and we laugh.

The Happy Food food case is just brimming with the most beautiful and delightful fresh selections, it would be hard for me to choose which ones. I wish we had a European styled cafe where I live. Our city had one years ago and it closed. No one filled the void. Americans do not know how to eat healthy.

I’m sorry I’m not on Instagram.

Merry Christmas to you! You’re in a beautiful city.

Lizzie's avatar

I couldn’t love this more!

Nor could I imagine two more appealing and congenial models than you and Alister. It makes me smile that you and Alister have established this Tuesday morning ritual and in such a pleasant and inviting place. The food looks divine and Irina appears to be a charming owner/hostess. It’s a pity only your hands were featured in the photo shoot. They left out the stars.🌟 🌟

Two masterful writers taking a well earned break together and solving the world’s problems!

Rosie's avatar

this is lovely. my son is chef at a place here in USA and it looks much like where you were. and the owner/chef is an Aussie! all the food is Australian fare. it's awesome and located in a little historic town in PA♥

Writer's Corner's avatar

This was a hilarious change-of-career story, Alexander. And the display of food and goodies could floor anyone. Hands on or hands off. Pick your choice. Wishing you a Happy Winter Solstice. Maria

Sonia's avatar

Fun!

Gloria Funkhouser's avatar

What a gorgeous feast!!! 😋😋😋😋

Marcia Abboud's avatar

Fantastic, Alexander! I'm heading straight to Insta to find those hands. Made me laugh. That spread sounds to die for! Talk about timing :)