Dad: Erik Donaldson, 50
Son: Desi, 12

What do you like to do together?

Erik: We like fishing, antiquing ... eating.

Desi: Yeah, eating.

Erik: We got invited to The Great Northern (restaurant) soft opening. Our chef friend asked us on a date. Man, we ate grilled octopus, smoked pork belly, seared cod. There was a raw bar.

Desi: The grilled octopus was definitely the best part.

What's your favorite thing about Desi?

Erik: His generosity. His ability to empathize with others.

What's your favorite thing about your dad?

Desi: His beard!

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