Lee Campbell Frightens Steve Cuozzo

Lou,

My colleagues complain that I am ignorant of popular culture.

They may even be right.

But they convinced me to subscribe to the email feed of the NYP headlines so I can polish my demotic touch.

Curiously, it turns out that the NYP does a great job covering the investment banking industry. Go figure. They really dig for the dirt.
 
How can they be if you can't even pronounce the names?

In all seriousness, I love that the only domestic wine is a Gamay. I wonder how this would fly in SF? Oh wait, I think we know.
 
originally posted by John McIlwain:
originally posted by kirk wallace:
originally posted by John McIlwain:
originally posted by kirk wallace:
originally posted by Rahsaan:
Any firsthand info?"when a jillion obscure choices were scrunched together without rhyme, reason or regional breakdowns."

I'm guessing he was wrong about this?
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"At least the restaurant’s reprinted it so it’s organized and legible, as it wasn’t at first when a jillion obscure choices were scrunched together without rhyme, reason or regional breakdowns."

I was there last week for my first visit -- the night before this story appeared in print; Lee and staff were reading it on line as we left. The list is entirely logically and clearly laid out. Its contents are superb and exciting. I don't know what it looked like earlier.
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See above.
Best, John
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I'd venture that you are willing to actually read the damn list and ask questions. Steve Cuozzo-not so much. Schlep to Brooklyn, eat somewhat adventurous food from a well-thought out menu, then whine that the wine list requires a bit of effort. Jesus, ask for help! You might actually learn something if you ask a good somm or semi-motivated/informed retail person!

Hope that clarified things.

Best, John
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Um, no. For all the flaws in the review, he acknowledged that the list is now " organized and legible." He also acknowledged that talking to Lee was a good idea.
 
For all the flaws in the review, he acknowledged that the list is now " organized and legible." He also acknowledged that talking to Lee was a good idea.
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That's funny, I find it rather hard to read, and would rate it average for organization. Lots of entertaining bottles, but lacking in diversity of flavor (except for the excellent rose' selection). Usual depressing on-premise markups. Speaking of prices, I wonder why the trout, one of the least expensive fish, so much more expensive than the other entrees?
 
originally posted by Christian Miller (CMM):
but lacking in diversity of flavor
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i find that there is plenty of diversity of flavor. one could mention that there is a lack of diversity of styles, and that argument might receive some support.

but, not every list has to cater to every taste. this is a well curated list with a point of view, one might say character.
 
Following Brad Kane's advice above, I really never paid no nevermind to the food and wine coverage in the NY Post.

But this dude deserves nothing but Yellowtail for the rest of his days.

God forbid he should learn anything.

The Noodle forfend that Lee Campbell should turn him on to a bunch of great wines.

And wines made in smaller than industrial quantities are too hard to remember.

Maybe the dude should stick to eating at TGI Friday's and other similar chains, where he will surely find all the Mondavi Woodbridge he craves. He can leave the good restaurants to the rest of us.

BTW, is this just sort of a "Daily Mail" preaching to the lowbrow attitude? I'm not familiar with the guy's other work.
 
I think I detect a little kick in the knee for Levi Dalton in there as well. Though of course SC got his facts wrong.
 
...that he said they did not recognize a single bottle on the list at Reynards. When I look at the list, a little celebration takes place in my head precisely because I recognize a majority of the wines, which is usually not the case. It just so happens that I like these wines, but it is the feeling of comfort from merely recognizing so many of them that is most pleasing.
 
Very cool list. And you don't usually see 10+ year old wine (L'dor), especially for $50.

But definitely a list for the disorderly palate.
 
If there's one eternal truth, it's that some folks carve out their place in the sun by being inflammatory. In fact, we've even seen some of this activity here!

You can never tell if the "critics" actually believe what they are writing, or are just writing it to generate "buzz".

I'm afraid that writing that people might actually enjoy something new (to them) if they bothered to try it - would not really fit in the Post, now would it? Too boring. Who wants to read that on the subway?
 
originally posted by Michael Lewis:
The funny thing is......that he said they did not recognize a single bottle on the list at Reynards. When I look at the list, a little celebration takes place in my head precisely because I recognize a majority of the wines, which is usually not the case. It just so happens that I like these wines, but it is the feeling of comfort from merely recognizing so many of them that is most pleasing.
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I share a bit of that, but it makes me excited to try the wines I don't know.

Must get over there ASAP.
 
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