[JimVT]

Back in the late 50's I worked at the New York Air Route Traffic Control Center and lived in Jackson Heights.

In those days we got paid about two bucks an hour every two weeks.

If it wasn't for my ol' gumba, Tony, owner-operator-chef of the Club 85 on 85th St and Northern Blvd and his twice a week free pasta, I probably would have wasted away.

Then again, maybe he had to feed me so I could pay my bar bill.

[sarcasm]

I grew up in Jackson Heights but I don't remember the restaurant.