Tramonti’s Restaurant

Tramonti’s Restaurant, Delray Beach, March 3, 2011

Back to my favorite restaurant, Tramonti’s, for a little meet with the guys. We’re sitting at a round table in the corner with a bottle of Ruffino Riserva and a platter of veal sorrentina.  Today, I’m introducing the conservative commentator, Buddy Shuler, to my pal, Nathan Roth. Buddy called me, and in case you’re wondering how I happen to know a guy like Buddy Shuler, I’ll tell you. Buddy got his start as a sportscaster in New Orleans–my hometown, and somehow or another, we met. One year I invited him to watch the Super Bowl from my suite, and we’ve been friendly ever since.[dcs_p][dcs_p]

Coincidentally, we both live in Palm Beach County, and I see him from time to time. We’ve never discussed my past, and I’m not sure how much he really knows about me, but last night he called and explained that he’s being stalked by a nut-job. The police haven’t been able to protect him, so Buddy calls me, and what do I do? I introduce him to Nathan, who, as you know, has a special genius for for handling these types of problems.[/dcs_p][dcs_p]Tramonti’s Restaurant was written from the POV of Patricia Bellomo’s main character, mobster Louie Morelli. If you enjoyed this anecdote, please consider purchasing on of her mafia thrillers. Books available at Amazon.com, B&N, and on all e-readers.