Rush: “Subdivisions”

Your Survival Guy was talking with a parking attendant where we keep our boat, Tom Sawyer, before meeting up with a client at the Clarke Cookes House.

“What’s the name of your boat?” he asked.

“Tom Sawyer,” I said.

“After the song or the book?” he asked.

“The song,” I laughed. “But the book would apply too.”

After dinner, we chatted, and he said, “I’ve been listening to Rush on Spotify for two hours. Great playlist. Can’t get ‘Subdivisions’ out of my head.”

Enjoy.

Still Stirring Excellence—Esquire Honors Clarke Cooke House

By Dick Young, August 1, 2025.

Artwork by Steve Schneider

If you’ve received a birthday card from Your Survival Guy, then you know how neat the artwork is and how proud I am that it’s done in-house by Steve Schneider (read more about Steve below). Once again, Steve shows his talent here with the wonderful drawing of perhaps the most famous scene in all of Newport, RI. As my son-in-law writes, “When Your Survival Guy and crew get back to Newport, RI on the Tom Sawyer, oftentimes our first piece of business is at the Clarke Cooke House. Cheers!”

While reading the menu at Newport’s iconic Clarke Cooke House, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the restaurant had just earned a spot on Esquire’s 2024 list of “The Best Martinis in America” for its expertly crafted Espresso Martini. According to The Providence Journal, it’s praised for its frothy top and icy chill, made with Absolut Vanilla, Kahlúa, and freshly brewed espresso, shaken to perfection. The historic waterfront restaurant is one of only two New England spots on the list.

As the founder of Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., it was a moment of reflection and pride. Clarke Cooke House and our firm have both been thriving in Newport for over four decades. The Providence Journal writes:

A Newport restaurant’s cocktail has made Esquire’s list of The Best Martinis in America.

The list features 44 drinks. It was published on Dec. 26, 2024 and names Clarke Cooke House’s Espresso Martini among the best.

Located in a Colonial-era house on Bannister’s Wharf in the heart of Newport’s waterfront, the Clarke Cooke House serves food and drink on two floors including their Candy Store and Bistro. […]

In 1780, Clarke Cooke, a well-to-do Newport merchant, had the house built on Thames Street. Nearly two centuries later, David W. Ray bought the house and had it moved in 1973 to its present wharf location.

He remains the owner of the Clarke Cooke House, one of the city’s most popular dining spots with locals and tourists.

Read more here.

P.S. If you’re in Newport, RI, I know Your Survival Guy would love to see you. Tell him I sent you. — Dick Young

More about the artist: Steve Schneider is a weapons specialist for Richardcyoung.com. He is our website and graphic design specialist for Youngsworldmoneyforcast.com, Richardcyoung.com, and Youngresearch.com. Steve customizes and creates all of the images and political cartoons on our websites.