Lambert Field  was arguably one of the best ideas of mankind.  It allowed the world to intrude in our paradise  It was an oasis in a sensibly sized region favored by God and nature.  No shortage of bars and people to drink in them with so many reasons to get drunk. However, we may all live to see the end of non-stop flights at the airport. Tourism was our big industry, but will tourists continue to come here to look at parking lots where graceful architecture once stood?  Some may have to opt for direct flights as opposed to non-stop flights. Anyway, that brings us to a table at Le Bonne Bouchee, where the columnist shared a few moments with former airport director Leonard Griggs and his wife, Denise. He took a few shots at American Airlines and said, “I think it’s criminal what they’ve done.  There are only 35 flights now compared to the hundreds we used to have.”  At 79, Griggs was resilient over his dismissal from his job by former mayor Vince Schoemehl. In a mellow tone, Griggs said, “We are friendly these days.”  Then it was on to check out the new lunch fare of chef-owner Olivier Leguet‘s non-stop signature dishes. Among them – Asian bay shrimp salad, Adriatic chicken salad and sauteed tilapia.

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