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What a bummer to hear...

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Plenty of walkins though at Rezdora. Good area to do walkins too...

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Slight thread-drift, but I've decided to take the plunge into Epsresso and was looking at entry-machines. Any thoughts between the Rancilio Silvia, Breville Bambino Plus, or Gaggia Classic Pro? I'm attracted to the learning curve of the Rancilio but don't know how steep it is.

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Dined at Le Jardinier last evening with friends. Ambiance is lovely, service was excellent and food was beautifully plated and very good. Corkage is $60 with one bottle limit per couple and can't be on their list. List is not very deep but one can find something that pleases. I would return. Thanks...

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81 Clos du Mesnil (Krug) is a superomfg wine, but LDH is a great value (well it used to be before their priecs went parabolic).

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Russell Faulkner wrote: ↑
July 9th, 2019, 8:24 pm
Several prior threads. Ernst is by far the most interesting place in town IMHO. But I suspect it will be sold out for your dates already.

Apologies my board search skills suffer. Any links to those prior threads?

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Haven’t had any issues with 2010s...Still got a few 06/07 secs that are really lovely.

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Would love recommendations for Berlin in late August.

Group of four guys, mid 30s, wine friendly but I’m the only wine nut. We lean hipster in our tastes (could provide analogous places in NY and Paris if that helps).

Thanks!

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Birthday dinner planned with my kids. I would prefer a BYO friendly place Midtown East, or adjacent. Price $75 - $100 per person max. I'm considering Peking Duck House because it's close to the apartment and is BYO friendly. We've been to Avra multiple times, and besides wearing us out, service isn...

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Awesome set of notes. Thanks Zach.

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Nice Robert!

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Fun Okonomi fact: chef Yuji launched a similar concept in Osaka called Lorimer. Hipsters rejoice across both ponds

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Great lineup. As much as I love library release Raffaults like 78, 85, 89, and 90, you have one next to a locked in Rougeard like 05 P and it’s lights out.

Has anyone ever posted an omfg note on chave blanc?

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I didn’t...I called before they had a liquor license but they didn’t allow corkage so ended up at oxomoco instead. Looking forward to your notes!

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Michael Sopher wrote: ↑
May 21st, 2019, 8:10 am

Mike Cohen wrote: ↑
May 21st, 2019, 7:20 am
Where can I get the best fish taco in NYC? I really love the tacos at Empellon, but those are fancy. I'm talking super tasty, but super casual tacos.
Los Mariscos (sister of Los Tacos #1)

https://www.losmariscos1.com/

Winner winner fish taco dinner.

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Quick pizza-rundown:

- Ops: king-of-the-pizza-hill
- Paulie Gee's Slice Shop: Their instagram consultant went overboard...Slices are crispy though!
- Pasquale Jones: Another solid experience, but if you took away the wine list / zaltos / 0 corkage on wine bought, not sure I'd go as often...

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Great combo Ramon. How’s the food at hearth these days? Haven’t been in a few years...

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Ops is on my hitlist in May! Thanks for the Contra x Pujol pics. Have a reservation at the real deal for early June (drool)

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you can argue the merits of objectivity vs subjectivity for evaluation of the aesthetic / experiential. But if objectivity is what you seek, if it isn’t RCT (randomized control trial), it will invariably be biased.

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2016 Fleurie. Very lithe, crunchy, super light fruit, little footprint. Broadened out a bit with air, became silkier... Honestly, not the proper stems to focus on the wine (even though it deserved some); was more like an enchanting complement to a great meal.

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Corkage at Mimi is $50/btl. Bistro+ stems.

Left a review on the other thread.

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How bad is the line at Lucalis though? I heard it went insane ever since its cameo on Ugly Delicious (ugh)...

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Dinner at Mimi was great. Very laid back atmosphere, Parisienne vibe, nice and cozy. Place started to get packed at 8 but we showed up at 615 like a bunch of geezers...Ordered a swath of the menu from a brioche uni snack to veal brain tempura, Japanese sea bream and an octopus ‘cassoulet’. Flavors w...

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I do recall your note Ramon and it compelled me to get a reservation. If we end up going I’ll report back!

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Anyone make it over to Wayan? Trying to snag a table for next week, but also in the running for Frenchette or Mimi. I'm surprised Mimi doesn't garner as much attention after such a hyped opening...

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Wanted to circle back on the vegetarian foray. We settled on Dirt Candy which was meh / meh+. 9 course tasting. Several were a bit contrived, others were quite delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the sweet dishes (2). However, its a gratuity included menu and eminently reasonable ($95 all in for the 9...

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Bring crisp $50s and $100s

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Have never had a problem bringing bottles to Upland.

Quick aside: any vegetarian focused dinners that have had you blown away? Looking for one for a special occasion. Have thought about Kajitsu, Nix, Dirt Candy. Bonus points for corkage friendly!

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Been a few weeks but wanted to provide a review of Gramercy Tavern. Needed a big round table for a business diner, and it accommodated. Their corkage policy was a godsend for bringing a mag of Montevetrine, and when you factor in no tipping, we also ordered two bottles of their list. Food wasn't ali...

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Had the 01 cfe375 two weeks ago and was also really smitten with it. Jealous of the CSH. Cheers!

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To throw a wrench in the whole thread-direction here (perhaps for the better), I’m also increasingly of the mind that scores by and large should be done blind.

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Went with a mag of montevetrine out of left field. Thanks all will report back if I open one soon

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With limited decant options (max 1hr)...Thanks Barolis!

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Dinner on Tuesday at Ukiyo was really exceptional. 5 course menu three of us, rounded out to about 150pp. Chef added several courses and it was a perfect amount of food. Great pacing, beautiful balance of flavor and a relaxed but wonderful mood. $55 corkage. Will be going back, wouldn't do anything ...

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I miss the white label!

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I went to a new small Japanese restaurant called Davelle in the LES that focuses on Japanese comfort food and is open all day. Currently BYOB. Overall I really enjoyed it. Excited that they are open all day and BYOB. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhh8hd3FA8N/?taken-by=soilpimp https://ny.eater.com/20...

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Already took the client to Simon.
I’m thinking il buco but flora could be a great option. Thx!

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NYC dining cognoscenti: I'm looking to do a business dinner on the 15th for 6-7 people. For context, I wanted to do Nur but thought it would be too loud based on what I've read. Did the last one at Loring Place, which was also a great mix of ambiance, food and space but want something new. King feel...

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Some of my favorite daily drink whites. Cheers Ramon!

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I’ve enjoyed foillard cdp up to 15 years in strong vintages (had my last 2005 this year) and at the 4-10 year mark for “lesser vintages”. Corcelette can be more approachable. They don’t fall apart by any means. Sitting on many 09s...

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Awesome Robert. Am between trying it and Oxalis next time I do something Brooklyn-y.

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Great notes Pat and Rob. Love Mageldelaine and continue to be impressed by some under the radar 2000s which continue to show very well. The vintage obviously got hype for the FGs and it’s millennial symbolism but some great juice around.

Cheers

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Was gifted a handful of these and am willing to sell / trade two. Not a lot of pricing info stateside, but I see it ~$120 - 140 on wine-searcher. Bottles in NY.

Interested in Scotch / JP Whisky / Tesserron / other Cognac.

Happy Holidays!

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Anyone have any experience with the Kaldi Home or Kaldi mini? Evaluating that vs the Behmor.
The main drawback imo seems to be the Kaldis are way messier for a NYC apartment.
Also the need for gas setup is a bit annoying but could also be addicting for precision.

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Let’s give it time. I love 70s and 80s PLL and count it among my favorite ages BDX but can’t really make a definition judgment on <10 year vintages quite yet.

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Thanks for the note Dale. Itchy to open one. Will def decant.

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Dinner last night at Otis in Bushwick. Very Bushwicky, but like Bushwick 2018 not Bushwick 2010. Hipster fancy, good cocktail list, not worth bothering over the wines. Scene is decidedly young, perhaps a bit too Trustifarian given the px point. Dishes are eminently shareable, we had a good chunk of ...

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In no particular order: Haut Bailly, Gruaud Larose, Pichon Lalande, Palmer, Montrose, Issan, Haut Brion, DdeC Blanc, Sociando, Rauzan Segla

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Left Paris this morning. Not a ton of options given the August holiday but a memorable trip. Le Dauphin is just t place and was a great book end around Chateaubriand which was pretty good. Can throw some suggestions when I’m back stateside if anyone would find it helpful. I’m interested going in ea...

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Had the 2015 Gonon St Jo for the first time last night (with Asher). Adrian’s note captures it descriptively. We both really really liked it. It’s very good. Except for me it can’t make up in energy and sheer palate impact and flavor what I find it lacks in complexity and even transparency. (This i...

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