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DDD Dad

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  1. I know they carry it at Total Wine. I can't recall if they have it at Spec's or Sigel's. Medallion in Lakewood (on Live Oak at Skillman) has the best price in town by a lot (I think it's under or around $40 for the 1 L size) and the 750ml is at least that much most everywhere else. Just don't buy all of them out from under me.
  2. Yes and yes. I was the one who told you to check with Resy (or Open Table whatever they use for their online reservations) to update for a better time. The key to a Negroni isn't aging it so much IMO but the brand of sweet vermouth. Carpano Antica makes ALL the difference. If I'm in a new (to me) bar or restaurant I'll ask what they have. If no Carpano Antica (or comparable) I'll order something else. Also, lots of bartenders don't measure out the components, which can make a huge difference in the taste. Too much gin or Campari will ruin the drink. You can go a little heavy on the vermouth (which has a similar effect as aging it I suspect). Also this time of year I'll sometimes opt for a Boulevardier (but only if they pour with Rye) or what I call an Irish Negroni (swap Irish Whiskey for Gin). Gives the drink a slightly softer and warmer flavor. Last thought about aging in an oak barrel is that you're going to want to keep that somewhere cool/refrigerator temperature. Vermouth is like wine. Once opened you need to refrigerate it or it will go stale pretty quickly.
  3. I guess I don’t see it as close a question as you’ve suggested. This reminds me of when the 11th circuit judge I clerked for swore me in to the bar (twice), he read me the oath, he repeated the part about candor two or three times. (He was a hell of a guy)
  4. Oh, I'm quite good at disappointing one woman, but that's enough work for me.
  5. Yellowstone is ass. Change my mind.
  6. Coincidentally, I was in SF this weekend playing golf at Cal Club on Sunday, and at the turn I grabbed a transfusion at the bar. On the 10th tee the caddie asked me what I was drinking. When I told him he said, “oh, a tranny”? Since I had to spend the next two hours with him I replied, “that’s not very politically correct.” If he had said that on here I would have ripped him a new hole. /csb
  7. I like beans in chili. (Actually I don’t care one way or the other).
  8. This turned out to be…not good. Lots of filler and a stupid ending.
  9. Slorch’d! (jk) sorry you didn’t care for it. I’m intrigued and looking forward to next week. Also, this is season 4….
  10. Complimentary? Desert?
  11. DDD Dad

    Dallas | Italian

    This was kind of my take on it. Pretty good. It's not Lucia, but represented a much better value than, say, Carbone (which is ridiculous and absolutely not worth the $). I'd go back, and enjoyed the meal, but wasn't overwhelmed.
  12. My BMW i3 definitely does not have as much range this week as usual. But it holds its charge just fine.
  13. Anyone have any good rec's for the South SF area? Heading out to Cal Club for a weekend golf trip on Saturday and need a place for dinner Sunday night. No food service on site Sunday and don't want to go all the way into the city if at all possible.
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