Too much Beaujolais?

originally posted by Ned Hoey:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
originally posted by Ned Hoey:
I always regret when I generalize about vintages.
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Huh.

Not an Aristotelian, I assume?
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Possibly not when it comes to wine though that line was just a quip, as in being absurdly self contradictory.
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Please define Comedy and quips, then we'll know for sure.
 
Levi - Please tell me that the "Eli's" you referred to was an Eli Zabar establishment on the UES. That way I can celebrate in the fact that is not only us who are stuck up here.
 
originally posted by Bryan Garcia:
Levi - Please tell me that the "Eli's" you referred to was an Eli Zabar establishment on the UES. That way I can celebrate in the fact that is not only us who are stuck up here.
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UES for 8 years now.

There was a crazy Passover related line at Citarella today.
 
I was there 20 minutes ago! We've been here for what some people would call two years and only just today, on recommendation, tried Wan Jeal for take-out. Do you have any pamphlet length tips for a stranded Yorkville resident?
 
originally posted by Levi Dalton:


There was a crazy Passover related line at Citarella today.
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It was a battle to get through at R&D to get my Super Heebster, but well worth it.
 
originally posted by Bryan Garcia:
I was there 20 minutes ago! We've been here for what some people would call two years and only just today, on recommendation, tried Wan Jeal for take-out. Do you have any pamphlet length tips for a stranded Yorkville resident?
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Gentleman's Resale on 81st St. is amazing for finds on used suits and ties. A great place to pick up some Kiton.

The Starbucks on York and 81st has a very friendly staff and outdoor seating.

The park around Gracie Mansion is cool, especially when the Cherry Blossoms come out.

The Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. is Brad Kane's personal favorite.

The guys at Empire Shoe on Lexington in the upper 60s are very good at repairs and nice to boot.

I like the people at Orwasher's Bakery a lot. The bread is pretty good. Go at the end of their day for the 2 for 1 special.

Bagelworks on 1st Ave. I already mentioned before.

Gourmet Garage in the 60s has addictive marinated mushrooms.

The walnut raisin bread at Citarella is of very good quality.

Eli's wineshop stocks D'Arlay Macvin.

The florist at Eli's is my favorite local florist. The lady who manages it is super nice and helpful.

Cascabel Taqueria has a 3 taco lunch deal that is a pretty good value.

Lots of places for antique hunting.

There is this Turkish deli spot called Melange Food Fair on 1st Ave. that has great sandwiches, decent cheeses, and some great Turkish desserts. 1277 1st Ave. Not to be confused with the other Melange on 1st Ave. near 65th, which isn't nearly as good.

Lobel's for meat if you can bear to shell out the dough.

You can pickup copies of The Onion at the Hunter's College subway entrance (southeast entrance).

Kitchen Arts & Letters!!

Late night sushi at Sushi Seki is a one time must. The scene is just too crazy with the young Russian mob affiliates.

Agata & Valentina has good orange juice.

I don't know. Other stuff.
 
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
originally posted by SFJoe:
originally posted by Levi Dalton:


There was a crazy Passover related line at Citarella today.
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It was a battle to get through at R&D to get my Super Heebster, but well worth it.
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Success!!
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Thanks enormously for the tip, a brilliant and unique meal. And I mean unique in its real sense.

The Sunday before Passover might not have been the shrewdest moment to go, but it's a lovely day for a stroll.
 
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
originally posted by Bryan Garcia:
I was there 20 minutes ago! We've been here for what some people would call two years and only just today, on recommendation, tried Wan Jeal for take-out. Do you have any pamphlet length tips for a stranded Yorkville resident?
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Gentleman's Resale on 81st St. is amazing for finds on used suits and ties. A great place to pick up some Kiton.

The Starbucks on York and 81st has a very friendly staff and outdoor seating.

The park around Gracie Mansion is cool, especially when the Cherry Blossoms come out.

The Grand Sichuan on 55th and 2nd Ave. is Brad Kane's personal favorite.

The guys at Empire Shoe on Lexington in the upper 60s are very good at repairs and nice to boot.

I like the people at Orwasher's Bakery a lot. The bread is pretty good. Go at the end of their day for the 2 for 1 special.

Bagelworks on 1st Ave. I already mentioned before.

Gourmet Garage in the 60s has addictive marinated mushrooms.

The walnut raisin bread at Citarella is of very good quality.

Eli's wineshop stocks D'Arlay Macvin.

The florist at Eli's is my favorite local florist. The lady who manages it is super nice and helpful.

Cascabel Taqueria has a 3 taco lunch deal that is a pretty good value.

Lots of places for antique hunting.

There is this Turkish deli spot called Melange Food Fair on 1st Ave. that has great sandwiches, decent cheeses, and some great Turkish desserts. 1277 1st Ave. Not to be confused with the other Melange on 1st Ave. near 65th, which isn't nearly as good.

Lobel's for meat if you can bear to shell out the dough.

You can pickup copies of The Onion at the Hunter's College subway entrance (southeast entrance).

Late night sushi at Sushi Seki is a one time must. The scene is just too crazy with the young Russian mob affiliates.

Agata & Valentina has good orange juice.

I don't know. Other stuff.
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How could you forget Schaller & Weber, Papaya Kind and relative newcomer, Shake Shack?

Last I heard, the Fairway is due to open the end of June, but I think it'll be later than that. It'll be on 86th between 2nd and 3rd.
 
originally posted by Brad Kane:

How could you forget ... Papaya Kind ...?
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This is kind of like Gray's Papaya, but for people who don't eat pork?

Oh, wait, they probably don't serve pork at Gray's, either.
 
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
originally posted by Brad Kane:

How could you forget ... Papaya Kind ...?
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This is kind of like Gray's Papaya, but for people who don't eat pork?

Oh, wait, they probably don't serve pork at Gray's, either.
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At those prices, presumably, it is a mystery what is served.
 
I will never not be a noob, but '07's were my first taste of Lapierre, and I loved them with all my heart. The '09's, upon first taste, were (to my mind) as Levi says...too frooty. But, I bet on them before tasting them...well 6 btls worth, so no big deal. I did find that with extended airing, the '09 settled into a groove I could enjoy, and to me that indicates that a couple 3, 4, 5 yrs down the road, they might be damn fine. It's not like they cost $50 a bottle, so I'm not concerned. The '09 Raisins Gaulois, on the other hand, is IMO pretty brilliant for the money, right now.
 
Gregory Bateson wrote about a Zen master of his acquaintance who said "To become accustomed to anything must be terrible," or words to that effect. N00b is a relative thing; the only people much concerned with it are rascals, bullies, and sn0bs - and there's certainly no one like that in this bored community. Well ... maybe a rascal or two.

I haven't really been able to warm to the Lapierre wines, despite the good 2006 we had last year: was turned off by the 05 Morgon and haven't been able to put the experience behind me. 07 Foillard, otoh, was epiphanal.
 
originally posted by Ian Fitzsimmons:
Gregory Bateson wrote about a Zen master of his acquaintance who said "To become accustomed to anything must be terrible," or words to that effect. N00b is a relative thing; the only people much concerned with it are rascals, bullies, and sn0bs - and there's certainly no one like that in this bored community. Well ... maybe a rascal or two.
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Actually, this isn't true.

n00bs are tedious to listen to and that is why this board has always been - at the very least - vaguely hostile to them.

Which isn't to say that Joel is a n00b.
 
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