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  1. 1 minute ago, DDD Dad said:


    Pretty sure it’s the most I’ve ever paid for a bottle (over $300 nearly 20 years ago).

    It will be memorable whenever you decide to open it

  2. 9 hours ago, DDD Dad said:

    How was the Bonneau?  I think I have a single bottle of that and one of the other bottlings (can't recall if it's cuvee especial or not).

    This was one of the Celestins bottles that he only makes in special vintages. I’ve had a couple of others before and this one didn’t disappoint (they’ve all been spectacular). It was the best of the three we had including the Sabon Secrets de Sabon. Just a fantastic wine and definitely worth the money. Save the one you have for a special occasion. 

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  3. On 10/22/2021 at 2:44 PM, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

    Posting this separately as I do need some advice.  I told my dad if they would visit me, I would treat him to steak.  In the past, I have taken him to Peter Luger.  He has had the steak frites at Balthazar and the Cote de Boeuf at Frenchette.   

    This time, I am thinking either Keens or Gage & Tollner.  Keens is classic.  However, Gage & Tollner just made the Times 50.

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    I have not been to either, so I am interested in feedback.  

    Right now, we have a reservation for Keens, but I can easily get a reservation for Gage & Tollner (they only do 28 days out).   

    I just had the Wagyu Omakase menu at Cote and it was fantastic. It’s not traditional but I would highly recommend it. It’s also a fun, laid back atmosphere and has a star. Just something to consider. 

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  4. Taking a few bottles along for my trip to NYC. The two Calis on the left are for Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare and the two French whites are for an omakase lunch at Odo. 
     

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  5. On 10/13/2021 at 9:56 PM, Eskimohorn said:


    Couple of things. Soliciting sex is illegal in this country. Not in other states or countries, etc. You can argue its morality, if its truly consensual (is it unlike porn? etc) and while embarrassing is redeemable in this day and age.

    Documenting your racism, homophobia, and hatred for bosses in email - no employee comes back from that. The precedent for owners is Donald Sterling. It’s documenting your vileness and evil. Rather than weakness (sex).

    Likely if you had an employee that did the exact same thing Gruden did and publicly, you’d run him off. And you’d be less likely to attempt to kick out a partner for getting busted for soliciting sex.

    Gruden’s downfall is just not part of the debate on censorship in sports and media.

    Not if you had some balls. Otherwise you’d apologize for him, say he’s learned, and you’re behind him and his current character, and everyone makes mistakes.  And then you move on like it didn’t happen. Because, honestly, it affected no one. 

  6. Big week coming up next week:

    Tues dinner at Chefs Table

    Wed afternoon at Tribeca Grill, dinner at Kochi

    Thurs lunch at Odo

    Thurs night - Sat afternoon at the NYWE

    Sat early dinner at Cote followed by a nightcap at Nice Matin

    Sun brunch at Caviar Rousse followed by Wicked and then a late table at Daniel

    Mon dinner at Nakazawa

    Should be a nice week in NYC. 

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  7. 18 hours ago, DaggerHorns said:

    Jesus, this is beautiful.

    What makes it so beautiful is when you watch it on the replay, the 220 lb blitzing linebacker completely obliterates the right guard and knocks him five yards backward, landing on his ass while at the same time the DT puts a spin move on the center, Foster, that leaves him whiffing and grabbing at air.  Complete and total domination of the interior of the aggy line by MSU on the most critical play of the game.

  8. 12 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

    Well, the last one before last night.  

    Remember, I moved back up here in August of 2019.  I was traveling a lot for work and just didn't get around to going in that 7 months before COVID hit.  Then COVID hit.  So for the last 18 months, no Broadway.  Will be making up time this Spring.  

    On my list to see are Hadestown, Moulin Rouge, Six, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Diana.  Six and Diana, my friend worked on the costumes.

    Obviously, I want to see the Music Man.  Still looking at the list and decided what else to see.  There are some things at the Public I am interested in.

    Going to Kochi next month.  Did you do the 6 or 9 course, and would you have picked the other based on your experience with the one you went with?  Also, did you do the Sool pairing, and if so, do you think it was worth it over bringing a couple of bottles?

  9. 9 hours ago, South Austin said:

    Yeah, I read some mixed reviews on some of the wine sites, mostly along the lines of, "this is a good wine, but I wouldn't pay $500 for it."  I've seen it listed in the $400-$600 range.  Very generous gift from my partner for a couple hours of my time, but I've never shelled out close to that for a bottle of wine.

    I've had it and I agree with the assessment.  It's good, but very much overpriced.  With that said, that's a damn fine gift.

  10. 7 hours ago, Tonesky said:

     

    Thanks. It was three, but now it looks like it may just be me. I am happy to sit at a bar. And, I’ll increase the budget as needed.  Know anything about Sushi Ginza Onodera, which seems to have lunch omokase options?

    It's excellent, and I would definitely recommend it.  However, they don't allow corkage (if that matters to you).

  11. Just finished a trip to Croatia and found some really good wines that are great values. Unfortunately they’re almost impossible to find unless you’re there. If you’ve never heard of BIBICh, it’s worth learning about. 

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  12. On 8/12/2021 at 2:32 AM, VABuckeye said:

    How was the Sassicaia?

    It was fantastic, in its prime, but also has enough in the tank to drink well for the next 20-30 years.  We tasted all of them blind and it tied for 3rd in our group, with the Ducru and Penfolds ahead. That’s a tough lineup, though, and the third place finisher is still a damn good bottle.

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  13. 17 hours ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

     

    I’ve had the LLC a few times and it really underperformed so curious about your thoughts.  Also had the GPL and a few of the Poyferre’s, and they were absolutely singing.

    All 4 bottles were excellent and the LLC was the favorite of our group.  I’ve also had the LLC several times and to me it’s been consistently very, very good, even when next to some of the 82 first growths. 

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