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Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

They're all fine, but not my cup of tea. Have ~ a 4pk of each that I'm willing to trade or sell if we can't find a mutual exchange.

Feel free to offer a px or trade item. Of interest for me (in no particular order) would be Austria/Loire/Barolo/Barbaresco/Jura.

Bottles in NY in my eurocave.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

I don’t understand the vitriol directed towards Robert. He’s been a champion of Benetiere and other artisanal producers, and I salute his passion and dedication to the niche. I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the wines without his efforts let alone his exceptional pricing. The antagonism is only go...

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Against my better judgment given how contentious this post seems to have been, I'd like to add a data point to the discussion. A few NYers gathered last week to try the 15 Cordeloux. We consumed over a dinner alongside some peers ('12 Cordeloux, '14 Juge, '14 Gonon St Joe, a blind '16 Levet Journar...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Against my better judgment given how contentious this post seems to have been, I'd like to add a data point to the discussion. A few NYers gathered last week to try the 15 Cordeloux. We consumed over a dinner alongside some peers ('12 Cordeloux, '14 Juge, '14 Gonon St Joe, a blind '16 Levet Journari...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Popped an 05 Joguet cdld on Friday. Excellent showing and gained steam after a 45 min decant. Was expecting a younger showing but hitting that rule of 15 spot right meow.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

$38/btl Wayan, max 2 standard size.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

WvanGorp wrote: ↑
August 28th, 2019, 7:43 am
Count me as a huge fan of Wayan. Maybe it was an off night. I’d recommend trying it again. Normally it’s great.

Admittedly we couldn’t order the Nasi Goreng (made with animal stock), the skewers, or other mains...so it’s a limited review.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

woops

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Went to Wayan last week as we couldn't secure a spot at Wayla and only were notified of an opening at Luthun rather late. On my modified Tuppatsch scale (ugh, meh, eh, okay, woah, schisse), I'd put it in the eh+ range. As a caveat, we ordered largely vegetarian (as my wife doesn't partake in the mea...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Crown Shy tables hard to snag! Any updates since the earlier notes??

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Have never been an espresso guy but out of demand bought the bullet for the office and got a Breville Bambino Plus. So far so good! Getting the tamp density/pressure down. Think I need to upgrade my Capresso Infiniti Burr for finer powder...

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ybarselah wrote: ↑
August 20th, 2019, 6:59 am

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡ wrote: ↑
August 19th, 2019, 8:32 pm
Has anyone tried Luthun yet? Seems like they’re byo while they get their liq license.
super curious about this, but if they're doing that byo thing while waiting for the license, that's super risky.

I might go on Friday, will report back if I get a table / if they accept bottles.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Has anyone tried Luthun yet? Seems like they’re byo while they get their liq license.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

What a bummer to hear...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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?

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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!

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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!

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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?

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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)

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

Bring crisp $50s and $100s

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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!

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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 ...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

I miss the white label!

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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...

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡

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

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