Chez Convention

You know I was hoping the Republicans could cook up something a little better than what we got served the last few nights at the RNC. All the Republicans could do was flop some smelly old fish like John McCain onto the Republican plates and then when they realized that the fish may be a few too many days out o' the freezer they paniced and hoped maybe squeezing a little lemon onto it would cover up the smell. The problem with lemons is that they're really good for adding flavor to things, but nobody wants to eat a lemon whole. Take away the fish, and nobody wants a goddamn lemon for dinner. I doubt most Republicans want that lemon Sarah Palin for President. They just like the idea of zest. They want some flavor. The problem is they are impatient cooks. The Republicans ran to the grocery store, saw that big old fish, and didn't bother to check what was fresh because they were in a hurry and were using a really old recipe.

Barack Obama, on the other hand, is a big stew-pot of delicious goodness. A slow-cooked jambalaya. All sorts of spices and everyone can smell it down the street and they're starting to line up with empty bowls and hungry eyes. The Democrats did a good job of choosing their meal, and they did a good job choosing their side dish. They went with some nice, trusty baked bread. Joe Biden can sop up any of the juices that are leftover when everyone's done with supper and Obama needs a guy like that. He needs a guy that will follow the flavor and pizazz and help keep the bowls clean. Nobody likes doing dishes, and everybody likes bread. It goes well with almost anything. It's the common man's food.

All in all I give the RNC a rating of 2 stars. The restaurant was way too busy, the servers were a little too old to keep the pace and the fish wasn't fresh at all. I wanted something springy and refreshing but all that was on the menu was the same old bland fare. I was left dissapointed with my meal.

The DNC gets 4 stars. Upbeat atmosphere, good ambiance, and everyone there seemed to be enjoying their food. I could have done with a better beer selection but it seems like it was kind of a family restaurant so I won't complain.