For those of you who do not know it, My son, Ben the pianist, and I started a concert/brunch series last January, at my dear friend's restaurant - Mazal Tov Cuisine. Mazal Rabi has created delectable delights for years at this restaurant. She truly is one of Windsor's best kept secrets. Her brisket is by far the best I've had. But it's her Israeli salads that I go gaga over! Her desserts are sinful. And she's kosher.
The idea for this concert series began last Hannukah at our annual Hannukah party. We've had this party for 28 years now. I have one rule for my guests: I'll prepare the food, you prepare to entertain - sing, dance, play music, tell jokes - whatever, but you must perform. And oh! how my guests have performed!!!!!! It helps to have professional singers and musicians as friends.
Every year we hear the same conversations...there is no place in Windsor where singers etc. can perform and try out new songs on an audience. This year, while eating at Mazal's, I had an epiphany. Have concerts at the restaurant. Mazal loved the idea.
Our first concert was in January. "PIANO, PZAZZ, WITH A LITTLE JAZZ ON THE SIDE." It was a huge success, so in February we had BRUNCH WITH THE BARD AND OTHER ROMANTIC NOTIONS. Another hit.
March was OMELETTES AND OPERA, OY VEZ! with Canada's leading bass/baritone, Steven Henrikson.
April - SPRING IS SPRUNG, and May - TRA LA, THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY.
This month's concert is JUNE-OUR TRIBUTE TO BROADWAY AND THE TONYS.
It's going to be a lot of fun, as always, and Mazal presents a feast. And I am inviting everyone to come. The cost is 25 dollars all inclusive. Space is limited to 100 people so call now to book your table. 519 252 0221 or 519 730 0315.
Mazal Tov's is located at 1653 Ouellette Avenue, right next to the Jewish Community Centre.
Be there or be square!