Today Nick Hall reported on a fabulous collaborative dinner he enjoyed at Giacomo’s. He described all kinds of wonderful food and drink, but commenter Laurie thought there was something missing:

Great article. Only problem was trying to decide which dish would pair best with an “Empty Nester.” And then I realized that none of the dishes came with a side of sadness mixed with regret.

Ah, the Empty Nester. In many ways, it’s an instant classic.