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If anyone needs a ride from the Chappaqua train station on Monday October 28, I can pick you up. > viewtopic.php?f=8&t=163931

Shameless bump.

I have assorted Bedrock and Carlisle starting with he '07 and '08 vintages; or if you like, I can step up my game. I have plenty of California cabs with some age on them.

I'm looking forward to dinner on Monday 10/28.

If you're in the Hamptons, Stone Creek Inn is the place to go. Corkage is $35. They offer a set menu all Thursday night $35 for 2 courses. On Friday it's offered at the first seating. In Berserker-speak, it's a 100 points.

Thank you Diane Kessler for the recommendation.

Time for me to do a little extra research. Thanks.

You mean you don't like a nice intimate dinner??

We're going to the Yogi Berra Museum in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations within a 20 minute ride that's BYO friendly? Thanks. All food types considered. Can be high or low end $.

Dan

If I recall, they have a set menu available on Monday. See you Monday 10/21 in Chappaqua with a California Cab that doesn't suck.
For anyone asking, they don't pressure you to buy off the list.

Thanks for the note.

I think the reason for the longer wait is that people that may have deleted the e mail a few years ago, are now paying attention and purchasing.

We're going to be in Quogue next week. Any BYO suggestions between Hampton Bays and the Westhampton area? Moderate prices restaurants appreciated. We're open to all food suggestions. Bumping this because we're headed back to the area. I'm specifically looking for no or low corkage restaurants. Any ...

If you ever have a chance, stay at the Carter Inn in Eureka. Great place. Gracious host. Wonderful food. It was the only place I've done a wine pairing that didn't disappoint.

I signed up last year after reading all the glowing post here. I hope to purchase a few bottles.

dh

Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 1:09 am
Cathay First has rotated to Comtes de Champagne 2007 in F, at least as of a few weeks ago. About to find out what ANA F currently has on offer. I have proper glasses in my carry-on in anticipation.

Color me Impressed!

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2019, 10:35 am
How about some of them on Commerce Corner!?

This is a good idea for locals. I would love to enhance my California wines with a few better ones from a trusted source. Then maybe Mark would be able to enjoy something from my cellar.

dh

I can recall a time here when they were all the rage. I bought the State Lane in 2011. They made you buy other things in order to buy the SL.
Several years ago, I heard him in a video say retarded. After that they were off my list.

Steve,

With one credit card sign up bonus, you can get a half case.

After reading this, I checked fares JFK/TPA and MCO. You can fly for under a $100 R/T non-stop in late January. Hmmm.

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
September 15th, 2019, 4:46 am

YLee wrote: ↑
September 15th, 2019, 4:45 am
Do the wines get shipped in a wooden box?
Nope--Cardboard with the MacD logo stamped on it.

And it's the best looking, and best presentation of any wine that's shipped in cardboard.

In order:

OWC
MacDonald
Others

If I didn't have to bring Janice to JFK for a 9:00 pm flight, I would have loved to have joined you.

I applied for Global Entry renewal as it was expiring at the end of October and finally got re-approved. It only took about 3 months. [head-bang.gif] Reports on renewals are 3 months. As a matter of fact, there's a thread on the very topic on Flyertalk. So what's the good news, you can re-apply up ...

A flashlight.

Advil or equivalent.

Imodium.

Band aids.

Other health related items.

A shoe polish cloth.

Monday night at 8:15 is a killer. I have an 0700 flight from our home airport Tuesday morning.

Sorry to miss you Loren. Hope to see you at the Toronto cellar clearing next summer.

Anyone remember the ire this CT note drew from the producer? 2010 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain) 5/2/2013 What a mess. Even my non-wine friends noticed how puckered their tongues were. Undrinkable. Drank this at a dinner meeting in Hartford. Menu c...

Jay authored another thread asking/pleading for folks to step up and create their own offline. With all due respect to those that had comments above, stop complaining; and post your own offline.

I'll have to check out Ibiza. I'm under the impression that La Panatiere is closing??

Our new favorite restaurant is Hudson House in Nyack. We discovered them 18 months ago. They've been around 25 years. FYI, BYO for $25. Good food and service. The owner knows how to work the room.

I've been multiple times, the last probably over five years ago. The place has a good story, because you can go and see the same guy, but that doesn't make the pizza taste any better, at least to me. I've also seen the reviews, as has nearly anyone who's been there. Why else would they go all the w...

Just curious JLee, have you been to Di Fara's?

I brought this to a Superbowl party earlier this year. For $65, why would anyone on this board pay more for other Napa wines? I include notable wines that are frequently mentioned on the board in that comment.

Without editorial comment, Di Fara is back in business.

Pay your taxes. I do, you do, hopefully we all do. No sympathy for the double fisted greed of such businesses. $35 pies and crying broke. Must cost $3-$4 to make that pie. Certainly not reinvesting in the decor. BTW, probably the dirtiest kitchens I have ever seen. No argument there. I'll still sav...

Peter, I haven't seen you since PDH. You're invited!

The organized chaos is not as fun as it used to be. Fewer people and more focused themes tend to be more enjoyable. Let’s face it, for certain individuals/groups it’s also about being with the ‘right’ people and the ‘right’ bottles. Oh, like, the wine chaos at Di Fara's (annual Fat Tuesday offline)...

Great event Karen and John! The Sauv Blanc was delicious and one of the more food friendly SBs I’ve had. The star of the show, however, had to be the Rutherford Cab. Terrific old world cab. Great venue and a all around great event, glad we were able to attend. Cheers! I have 1 left of the 3 purchas...

El Pres (Barstool Sports & One Bite) had Di Fara's as his highest rated pizza joint in the country. 9.4 rating. One bite, everybody knows the rules... Cash only, matter of time the IRS came down on them. Hope they bounce back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMwism07PGA This came on my radar screen...

Todd Hamina wrote: ↑
August 20th, 2019, 9:01 pm
Insanity.

The move to this little read forum or Di Fara's closing??

It hurts me to post this > https://ny.eater.com/2019/8/20/20823210 ... RhgJUf7VvE

A sad day in Brooklyn.

It's 'cause people didn't buy wine from the wine list. List? [rofl.gif] Back in the day, I'd offer Dom some wine. He always passed. Poor guy is a box wine drinker. https://ny.eater.com/2019/8/20/20823210/di-fara-midwood-unpaid-taxes-closed-nyc?fbclid=IwAR2ux68PgeQBBJ6njg8p6wv7dWaD-ny0gWboJJoYHcCEBz...

Thanks, Bill. You hit a sweet spot - 9 years is typically a nice place for the Black Cats. It won't fall off the edge soon! Good to know as my current stash is 2011 current. Does the same advice go for the 2009 10th Anniversary Special Selection? Or does this wine have it's own set of rules? It dra...

YLee wrote: ↑
August 18th, 2019, 3:47 am

Brent C l a y t o n wrote: ↑
August 11th, 2019, 4:47 pm
LGA<-->YYZ tix to book right now for this date are more expensive than current fare. Any tips on finding a cheap flight?
Set an alert on google flight. No need to keep checking.

Yes, but this deprives people like me of all the fun.

Now I've seen this photo twice. Westchester Foodies rock.

The morning e mail should have had a link to the website. Just sayin.

Has anybody been to Bali before? Any recommendations on hotels, villas or tours? Or best areas to stay? Just in Bali now and can’t wait to come back so starting to find the best options. Traveling in February again next year. champagne.gif On Flyertalk, many of my friends recommended, and we stayed...

Final Day of Fall Release Update Carignane -After cutting our library in half (2x), we are sold out of the Old Vine Carignane (thank you!) Rodnick Mourvèdre -We are down to 5 cases of Rodnick Mourvèdre Evangelho Old Vines Mourvèdre -We are down to 16 cases of Evangelho Chenin -Good supply. Perhaps ...

Ethan Abraham wrote: ↑
August 16th, 2019, 4:24 am
Sutton Inn is closed.

Oh no. I loved Sutton Inn, and it was around the corner from my daughter.

LGA<-->YYZ tix to book right now for this date are more expensive than current fare. Any tips on finding a cheap flight? Hold tight. There are plenty of fare sales between NY and Toronto. Keep checking this website > www.flights.google.com or www.google.flights.com All you have to do is enter your ...

The ride along RT 28, as you head west from Kingston (I-87) is very pretty.

Thanks for the notes. Looking forward to seeing you again in Toronto in 2020.

I enjoy reading the posts of the gentleman from France and The Philippines. It's fun to read about high end wines and lavish meals. Howard, I think you're off base here. I think you should reread my OP and what I am objecting to. I did and I still don’t understand. Took the words right out of my mo...

I enjoy reading the posts of the gentleman from France and The Philippines. It's fun to read about high end wines and lavish meals.

Howard, I think you're off base here.

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