Celebrations!

We're taking a little break out of our crazy hectic day for a little celebration of something really big.

Seems our head chef, Harley, passed his citizenship test last week and was sworn in on Wednesday.

He got out of bed, went downtown, raised his right hand, and BAM (as Harley often says)-done. Easy right?

Maybe not quite so easy.

See it all started years ago when his mom and his aunt left Nicaragua to make a better life for their kids. Harley's mom was a single mother who risked leaving her children in the old country long enough to scrape together enough money to bring her family to America. She lived frugally and worked hard. These lessons weren't wasted on her son.

Even though he likes to complain- all kids do-he works his tail off. I know I can depend on him to follow directions. It really bothers him when he makes the rare mistake. So much so that he's never makes the same one twice. He's a good friend to his co-workers, yet when it's time to step up and take charge I know the kitchen is in good hands. When Jeannine asks him to give up his Saturdays throughout the holiday season he unhesitatingly says yes. He's never late. He's polite to every customer. He cleans up after himself. He rarely asks for time off but when he does, he's considerate enough to give us plenty of notice. He can also answer more questions about the U.S. Government than 80% of our employees.

He's really a good kid. I'd say our country is lucky to have him. And Tres Market? Well, we're just happy to have him. Congratulations Harley.