Based on a discussion on the main board, there is clearly some interest in a non-baller, low-key tasting group. I’d be happy to try and organize a dinner for later next month (Week of Aug 17). I was thinking that Peking Duck House on Mott is a great option (BYOB, cheap and good food), but lets keep the floor open for other options.
Too keep with the rookie theme, lets all try and bring some interesting but not too expensive (<$75) stuff.
If anyone has an idea for a theme, im all in!
Date: 8/18 7:30pm Peking Duck House (Mott Street)
Theme?
Attendees:
Jesse I
Sean D +1
D Lee
Jorge H.
David Z
Corey M
M Shear
Mike Mahle
Adam W
Jorge Henriquez
Tony C
Ethan Abraham
Rich Salsano
Thanks for setting up this thread. I think this is a great idea for a new group.
Peking Duck House was going to be my suggestion as well. Seems to be an old Berserker stand by and exactly what we need. Let’s judge level of interest and then we can work on hammering out a date and potential themes.
Also, even though this is a great opportunity for some offline rookies to get their feet wet, the “OG” offline experts here are encouraged to join as well! The more the merrier.
I’m interested. One thing to note is that PDH on Mott can actually fill up, so if it turns out to be a large group, make sure to make a reservation at least a week or so out. We’ve gotten shut out 2-3 days out in the past with a group of six!
David thanks for the heads up. Sounds like we should get reservations sooner rather than later. Any other recommendations for PDH. Bring your own glassware? Decanters?
Definitely bring your own glassware and, if you want them, decanters. Hopefully you get seated at one of the round banquet tables but I think they’ve been phasing them out of the upstairs dining room in favor of the less-useful-for-tasting rectangular tables.
Weeknights much better for me - my wife travels during the week so I have more discretion to go to weeknight tastings
I think we should first get a tentative list of attendees before deciding on theme. That way we can gauge the groups preferences, etc.
Also, as this is first time with a new group, maybe we should keep the guidelines pretty general. Something like “2005 vintage or older” or “Rhone Varietals”. Those are just examples, but it provides a lot of wiggle room for those with small cellars.