In 1980, I got on an Eastern Airlines flight from Boston to Jacksonville when I met a beautiful and charming flight attendant who happened to be working that flight. Her southern charm, beautiful blue eyes, and dynamic personality convinced me to ask her if she might have dinner with me when I was next in Miami, where she lived. She agreed to the date, although she made it very clear she would drive her own car and meet me there! We enjoyed our first date together at Joe’s, fell in love, and were married three years later.
I’m an old grandfather now, but I still remember the magic of that first date and we still eat at Joe’s anytime we can.