The last time I saw my brother Dennis was the week before Christmas when I stopped by the old family house on Highway Dr. for a visit. We chatted for a while and then decided to go to Bud’s Broiler on Jefferson Highway get some lunch. Bud’s Broiler is noted for its burgers, of course, but not so much for its desserts. So Dennis suggested that since we had to wait a few minutes for the burgers anyway, why not walk across the street to Haydel’s Bakery, which is famous for its desserts. What an outstanding suggestion! I got a couple of Danish. Dennis, being an experienced Haydel’s customer, knew that what’s in the display cabinets up front is not necessarily all that’s available. He spied what looked like a piece of Doberge cake in the cooler behind the counter. Sure enough, the checkout lady confirmed it was Doberge. With our desserts now boxed, we walked back to Bud’s Broiler, got our burgers and fries, and had a great lunch…. plus desserts!  It was a classic Dennis afternoon.
We’ll all miss you Dennis.

Stephen Riedlinger