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- November 25th, 2020, 10:26 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes
- Topic: Hi-Time Wine Cellars' Berserker Day 10% Sale!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2150
Re: Hi-Time Wine Cellars' Berserker Day 10% Sale!
Maybe something will show up for Black Friday 

- November 9th, 2020, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Cocktail Thread
- Replies: 723
- Views: 56605
Re: The Cocktail Thread
My go to is a Manhattan as well. I make it very similar to you Mike, with the only difference being 1 part Carpano Antica (no Punt es Mes) and I'll typically use Sazarac, Rittenhouse, or High West Double Rye. One issue I find is that if I buy full liters of Vermouth, they tend to start going "b...
- November 5th, 2020, 11:12 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235172
Re: The Bourbon Thread
I'm open for anything up to ~$125 price point.
- November 3rd, 2020, 10:42 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235172
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Suggest 12 people to commit to a 12 bottle case and offer stragglers any additional bottles. Otherwise it gets to be too much of a hassle. I remember being part of the HAG group buying barrels at HDB for the 2005 auction. Too many people gets ugly. Totally agree with this approach.12 max, maybe les...
- September 25th, 2020, 10:03 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235172
Re: The Bourbon Thread
Any thoughts on Old Carter? My local store has a couple bottles for $199/each (seems reasonable) and I wanted to know if it's worth it.
- September 4th, 2020, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: What BEER are you drinking?
- Replies: 16923
- Views: 480147
Re: What BEER are you drinking?
Thanks! Picked up four 4-packs!
- September 2nd, 2020, 9:30 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Is charcoal in short supply?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2772
Re: Is charcoal in short supply?
FYI- I went to Home Depot (Orange County, CA) over the weekend and they have a few pallets of Royal Oak in stock.
- August 27th, 2020, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sojourn Cellars Sold to Angelina Mondavi . . .
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2414
Re: Sojourn Cellars Sold to Angelina Mondavi . . .
Congrats Craig!!!
- August 21st, 2020, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8158
- Views: 574217
Re: de Negoce offer
Wow, that was fast!
- August 3rd, 2020, 10:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Suggestions for purchase/delivery in Manhattan
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1061
Re: Suggestions for purchase/delivery in Manhattan
Thanks everyone! Preferably I'd like to get her a magnum (or two) <$200 as her and some friends are chartering a sailboat this weekend. I don't think any of them are serious wine drinkers so something crowd friendly will work. I'm leaning towards getting her a couple Charles Heidsieck - Brut Champag...
- August 2nd, 2020, 8:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Suggestions for purchase/delivery in Manhattan
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1061
Suggestions for purchase/delivery in Manhattan
I'd like to send my sister-in-law some champagne for her upcoming 30th birthday. She lives in Manhattan (Chelsea) and I'm in California. Does anyone know a good place in the area that will deliver to Chelsea, preferably by Friday? Thanks in advance. ![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
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- May 8th, 2020, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Launching new company: de Negoce
- Replies: 122
- Views: 15743
Re: Launching new company: de Negoce
In for a case, thank you!
- April 29th, 2020, 11:03 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: LA-OC takeout
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1727
Re: LA-OC takeout
Not sure what organization put this website together but it's pretty helpful in finding takeout restaurants available in the OC, LBC, and LA area.
https://timefortakeout.com/
https://timefortakeout.com/
- February 11th, 2020, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA--possible Flannery Berserker credit card breach? [UPDATE in First Post 2/14/20]
- Replies: 294
- Views: 25737
Re: PSA--possible Flannery Berserker credit card breach?
I purchased from Flannery on BD and had a chase fraud alert on 1/31 ($0.27 at Comfortax). New card issued the next day.
Nonetheless, can't wait to try some of the steak on Valentines day.
Nonetheless, can't wait to try some of the steak on Valentines day.
- December 18th, 2019, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 08 Dom in gift box: $143.99
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1491
Re: 08 Dom in gift box: $143.99
just picked up 6. Manager said he can order as many bottles as people want till Dec 31. Stater Bros. in Fullerton, CA. Don’t know if that applies to other Stater Bros. where there is now a 40% off on 6 bottles or more. Phone number 714-257-0460. Manager is Erik. I dealt w Frank, though. Again, they...
- March 8th, 2019, 3:39 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Las Vegas Restaurants
- Replies: 155
- Views: 13405
Re: Las Vegas Restaurants
Bumping this thread as I'm heading to Vegas in a couple of weeks for our anniversary. Has anyone had any spectacular meals in Vegas recently. Or is there anything new and exciting in Vegas?
- February 11th, 2019, 4:36 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Built in grills
- Replies: 12
- Views: 758
Re: Built in grills
I got a Lion a few years ago and am very happy with it.
- February 5th, 2019, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Vegas for an almost rookie
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2898
Re: Vegas for an almost rookie
Dan, I think the Cosmo would be a bit much for 12/13 year olds. It's definitely a super young, trendy crowd and they indeed have a casino, tons of bars etc. I think the Bellagio and Aria are much more family friendly. Or you can try the MGM Signature which doesn't have it's own casino but is connect...
- January 25th, 2019, 4:18 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 71595
Re: Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles
I'm going to take the wife to The Broad museum on Valentines Day and was looking for a good lunch spot after. I have reservations at Otium, is this a good choice or is there something better?
- January 10th, 2019, 4:32 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: For Sale: Treehouse Brewing Company - Update August 6
- Replies: 53
- Views: 6398
Re: For Sale: Treehouse Beers
Dang, I've been dying to try some of these New England style IPA's.
- November 7th, 2018, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Total Wine Pappy Offer
- Replies: 252
- Views: 36497
Re: Total Wine Pappy Offer
If anyone is unhappy with what you ended up with and would like to sell (for a modest markup), shoot me a PM.
- October 30th, 2018, 4:17 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Rye
- Replies: 345
- Views: 37134
Re: Rye
For a mixing Rye around $30 or less, does anyone have better choices than Sazerac or Rittenhouse? I have been going through some others but nothing really jumps out. I prefer Sazerac in style. The one I have now is Russell’s Reserve Small Batch. It’s good but again, not sure I prefer it to Sazerac....
- September 24th, 2018, 10:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10823
- September 10th, 2018, 11:27 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles
- Replies: 1204
- Views: 71595
Re: Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles
Does anyone know of any good spots (Fun bars, happy hours, great food) near the Hollywood Bowl? Heading there tonight (from Orange County) for the Dave Matthews Band concert and need some help. I know you can picnic at the Bowl but since it's a leased event no alcohol is allowed to be brought in. If...
- August 10th, 2018, 11:08 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The All Things BBQ Thread
- Replies: 134
- Views: 9575
The All Things BBQ Thread
Color is getting there. 04537CA9-807D-4A6C-8AFC-3B110078DB14.jpeg Those look amazing! Do you mind sharing your recipe? Also, I've been asked to help smoke (and bbq) some ribs next weekend. Since we're probably going to be cooking about 20 racks of ribs I was wondering if anyone had any good, fairly...
- August 9th, 2018, 11:28 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235172
The Bourbon Thread
My favorite Irish whiskey is Middleton...yumJoe Chanley wrote:heading to ireland the next week and wondering if there are any specific rarish bottles of irish whiskey i should be on the look out for? green spot has become my go-to at home, so curious for any suggestions.
thanks.
- August 1st, 2018, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: The Bourbon Thread
- Replies: 4114
- Views: 235172
The Bourbon Thread
Over the weekend, I took a bottle of Bib & Tucker and enjoyed some with friends around a campfire while camping. It was pretty good, but it was hot as hell out and the ice in the cooler wasn't "clean" enough to drop into the whisky. Has anyone had this? Anyone? Bib & Tucker? I bou...
- July 27th, 2018, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: <$250 Scotch for a Wedding Drinker
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1664
<$250 Scotch for a Wedding Drinker
I'm a big Highland Park 18 fan.
If Irish Whisky was on the table, I'd definitely go with Midleton Barry Crokett Legacy as that's one of the best Whisky's I've ever had.
If Irish Whisky was on the table, I'd definitely go with Midleton Barry Crokett Legacy as that's one of the best Whisky's I've ever had.
- July 17th, 2018, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Las Vegas Restaurants
- Replies: 155
- Views: 13405
Las Vegas Restaurants
Heading to Vegas this weekend for my wife's Birthday. We have a large group of 18 coming so hopefully it won't be too crazy. So far our plans are:
Friday Night- Beauty & Essex
Saturday Night- Carson Kitchen (downtown)
Sunday Night- Lotus of Siam
Friday Night- Beauty & Essex
Saturday Night- Carson Kitchen (downtown)
Sunday Night- Lotus of Siam
- June 29th, 2018, 11:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Need help picking Pink Sparkling....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1203
Need help picking Pink Sparkling....
Thanks everyone for the great input. I'll more than likely pick up several bottles of the Schramsberg Brut rose as we've visited there a few times. I'll also pick up a couple special bottles (based on availability from the above) just for her (and I) to enjoy. Thanks as well for the good wishes. It'...
- June 28th, 2018, 1:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Need help picking Pink Sparkling....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1203
Need help picking Pink Sparkling....
My wife's 40th birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and to celebrate we're going to Las Vegas with some friends and family. This last year has been extremely tough on her as she was diagnosed with breast cancer last August. She's gone through multiple surgeries, chemo, radiation etc. etc. etc....
- March 20th, 2018, 3:47 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Anyone make their own corned beef?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 622
Anyone make their own corned beef?
I bought and made the whole brisket from Costco (11-12lbs). I ended up cutting it into two (flat and point) and cooking separately. They both turned out wonderful. Much more depth of flavor compared to the store package. It's so easy as well; no more store bought corned beef for me.
- March 16th, 2018, 11:45 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Anyone make their own corned beef?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 622
Anyone make their own corned beef?
I'm currently doing my first Corned Beef with a similar recipe to the Ruhlman above. It's on day 5 of the brine and will cook it in the AM. Hopefully it turns out as well as everyone says.
- March 7th, 2018, 11:17 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: 3 Bottles of Scotch - Your Recs at $60-$250
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1991
3 Bottles of Scotch - Your Recs at $60-$250
Highland Park 18 for me. Price is typically in the $125 range so certainly fits the bill.
- February 25th, 2018, 3:52 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Portland Eats
- Replies: 246
- Views: 16458
Portland Eats
I guess we're looking for something that's unique to Portland. I realize my post was very general but mostly looking for fun bars, restaurants, breweries, points of interest, etc. that are not to be missed in Portland.Steven Miller wrote: What are you looking for in a restaurant for your anniversary?
- February 25th, 2018, 9:33 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Portland Eats
- Replies: 246
- Views: 16458
Portland Eats
We just booked a anniversary trip to Portland (March 23-26). It will be our first time to Portland so we're super excited. After reading this thread I'm equally excited and overwhelmed with the seemingly endless amount of wonderful restaurants and bars in the Portland area. We're probably going to b...
- February 1st, 2018, 11:36 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Navarro Vineyards Mystery Pack offer, 6 bottles for $68!
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5203
Navarro Vineyards Mystery Pack offer, 6 bottles for $68!
Received my mystery pack along with another 6-pack I ordered. Mystery pack was the same as Scott's. Looking forward to trying some of these out.
- December 15th, 2017, 3:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me choose a wine from the list.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 675
Please help me choose a wine from the list.
Thanks for all the responses. The Scherrer looks interesting but since I have a ton of PN in my collection, I'll probably just bring my own or grab a cocktail and glass of wine.
- December 15th, 2017, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me choose a wine from the list.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 675
Please help me choose a wine from the list.
Taking my wife to The Ranch tomorrow night and wanted to seek help from all you knowledgeable folks here. We're pretty open as to varietal but I anticipate that we'll be ordering steak as that's what they're known for. Please let me know if anything jumps out from the list or if there is any great v...
- November 13th, 2017, 10:04 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
- Replies: 620
- Views: 38070
The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
I know! It seems like my mother-in-law wants to ensure there's enough food for 100 as she's also making a Turkey, Fish and a ton of sides as well. My main issue is figuring out how long (4) Flats will take as I'd like to do them all at the same time (pending room on my Pit Boss).
- November 10th, 2017, 4:24 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
- Replies: 620
- Views: 38070
The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
I've been nominated to smoke some brisket for Thanksgiving. However, my in-laws already bought the flat brisket. In fact they bought (4) flat's, around 8-12 pounds each (I've yet to see them as they put them in their freezer). Does anyone have any idea as to how long these will take cooking on my Pi...
- October 31st, 2017, 3:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 8277
- Views: 587670
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
I had to pass as well with the disappointment for last year.
- October 18th, 2017, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Hamilton tickets for this Saturday 10-21@Pantages Theatre
- Replies: 1
- Views: 325
Hamilton tickets for this Saturday 10-21@Pantages Theatre
Unfortunately my wife has surgery tomorrow and we're no longer able to go to Hamilton this Saturday night thus I'm trying to sell my (2) tickets. The details are as follows: Hamilton @Pantages Theatre Sat Oct 21, 8:00PM. Two(2) tickets located in Orchestra Left Center, Row YY. The price is $250/tick...
- October 11th, 2017, 11:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Catastrophic Fires In Napa and Sonoma
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 97429
Catastrophic Fires In Napa
Thoughts and prayers to everyone up there.
- September 13th, 2017, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Riviera Maya/Playa del carmen resort recommendations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 743
Riviera Maya/Playa del carmen resort recommendations
Haven't stayed at any of the Amex platinum hotels but really want to go to this:
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http://www.davematthewsband.com/news/da ... xico-2018/
- August 18th, 2017, 2:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pacific Wine & Food Classic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 283
Pacific Wine & Food Classic
I was given two VIP tickets to the Pacific Wine and Food Classic for tomorrow. I looked it up and it looks like it was be a really fun event. Is anyone else attending? Furthermore, are there any wines on the list below that I should seek out or avoid? Cheers! http://www.pacificwineandfood.com/food--...
- March 30th, 2017, 10:31 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Park City, Utah
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1097
Park City, Utah
So we returned this week and I wanted to report back some of our highlights... We stayed at a wonderful B&B called Torchlight Inn, I would highly recommend as it's super close to Main street and the slopes and the owners are great. We ended up eating at the following: Friday night - High West. T...
- March 14th, 2017, 9:36 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Park City, Utah
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1097
Park City, Utah
I've received recommendations for Purple Sage, Handle, High West, and No Name Saloon.
For lift tickets, most people say to purchase online, in advance. Hopefully we'll get some additional input from those that have been recently
Enjoy your trip
For lift tickets, most people say to purchase online, in advance. Hopefully we'll get some additional input from those that have been recently

- March 13th, 2017, 9:22 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Park City, Utah
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1097
Park City, Utah
Thanks Chris! I'll add Handle to our list.
- March 10th, 2017, 11:52 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Park City, Utah
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1097
Park City, Utah
My wife and I are heading up to Park City, Utah to ski/snowboard at Park City/Canyons. We're going at the end of the month and wanted to know if anyone has been there recently. If so, any good restaurants that we should check out? Also, any tips on lift tickets/rentals etc. would be very much apprec...