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Per my pal with a Belgium wife, the hot new restaurant in Brussels is Belga Queen, i saw on a Brussels site its a 4 out of 5 star spot for food, my buddy said its delish w/ fab design....the bathrooms are uni-sex and all the stalls are clear glass, he was alone in there with two girls at the sink, he went into one and as he entered the glass darkened and he just saw silouettes(sp?) outside and inside others....
Quick but delish bite's at Picholine was better than ever....
Finally made it to the infamous Berta's Chateau in rural N.J., and Tommaso's in Brooklyn after at least a 5 year break...
We did a BYOB at Bid last night and while i may never eat again in that area of NYC, I have to say they did a very fine tasting menu to match the wines...1813 Sherry, 1983 Clos St Hune, 1976 DP, 1985 Meo Camuzet Clos Vougeot, 1960 Vega, 1982 Chave Hermitage, 1980 BV Delatour, 1982 Ausone, 1955 Ausone, 1978 Las Cases, 1990 Bonneau Cuvee Especial, etc....
I have a headache that 2 Tylenol has not cured.....
the Swiss and French have legalized Absinthe again, so the total is up to 6 or more EEC countries...Pernod is making Absinthe for the first time in what 100 years, some reports are that its not great, my fav is still Spanish, I hear Sagarra (from Spain) is a new winner, natural and lighter alcohol...i am still awaiting a strong blend with low alcohol, cant wait, maybe i am destined to open the first Absinthe bar in NYC around 2012...for now order here to taste the fab new Swiss (where it all began)...
A little coincidence to welcome back the Wheel: my mom is doing a report on Verona for her Italian class. She asked if I knew anything about a big wine fair there. I said I'd ask you. She must be thinking of VinItaly, and that must be where you just were? Any insider info I can pass along regarding Verona, wine or history wise?
first thing i saw on the times homepage
This week brought a yummy meal at Gramercy Tavern (home of a top notch wine guy and his fun list), correct and clear from the main menu but a course sent out from the tasting menu (which now includes a veggie taster for spring) makes me want to go back asap....spring rules (till summer:>).....Spring Menu at Al Di La--wow--salad of fava, asparagus and other things spring, asparagus soup, white asparagus with a poached egg and bortagga (sp?), morel rissotto, a spring baby chicken and a great wine list!!
CHOW--off to Italy for work:>):>)