Artichoke In The City

Though no spring artichoke, this artichoke was far better than the artichoke I had in Tennessee. Maybe. Actually, I may take that back if I think too hard about it. I didn't bother with any Hollandaise...just straight up butter with a bit of lemon. Since I went away the apartment buildings/condos on either side of my building have, for the most part, stopped being renovated and have started being occupied. It's a bit strange to look to the left or right (after a year) and suddenly see furniture on porches and lights on in apartments. So far I have no actual complaints. It's just weird.