tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post1178948875605106419..comments2024-03-17T05:47:35.079-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: Pinky Vodka ReduxBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-70954473856668410872010-04-21T14:37:29.965-07:002010-04-21T14:37:29.965-07:00Thanks, Benito. My go-to here is Noilly Prat. I...Thanks, Benito. My go-to here is Noilly Prat. I'll speak to the guys at Wine Market about other vermouths. They generally seem to be open about trying/getting new things.Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510228306666781112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-21314167618409933502010-04-17T14:16:14.516-07:002010-04-17T14:16:14.516-07:00thanks for the recipes. they all look great!thanks for the recipes. they all look great!themsrevolutionhttp://www.themsrevolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-10785090584011707892010-04-15T17:16:36.081-07:002010-04-15T17:16:36.081-07:00Gregg,
As far as I know, nobody sells Fee Bros. b...Gregg,<br /><br />As far as I know, nobody sells Fee Bros. bitters in Memphis. But you can order the set of 9 from my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I9AB0A?ie=UTF8&tag=benswinrev-20&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B002I9AB0A" rel="nofollow">Amazon link</a> if you like. It's a great sampler, and in full disclosure I get a small commission. <br /><br />Vermouth is harder. The best you can get in Memphis without a special order is Noilly Prat, both red and white. Avoid Cinzano and the Martini & Rossi stuff, even the Noilly isn't that expensive. If you can find it, look for Quady Vya Extra Dry or other small producers. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-17658465989045137012010-04-15T17:01:13.689-07:002010-04-15T17:01:13.689-07:00Benito or Frederic
What's the best place in Me...Benito or Frederic<br />What's the best place in Memphis to find Fee's bitters and premium vermouth?<br /><br />Thanks<br />GreggGreggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-50150390815104862592010-04-14T12:59:12.874-07:002010-04-14T12:59:12.874-07:00Fredric,
Just a friend who wishes to remain pseud...Fredric,<br /><br />Just a friend who wishes to remain pseudonymous. <br /><br />Joe & Sam,<br /><br />You're welcome to hang out here, just don't take the last beer from the fridge. :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-76609860625464220362010-04-14T10:42:35.024-07:002010-04-14T10:42:35.024-07:00ah, thanks Samantha. I've seen you there befo...ah, thanks Samantha. I've seen you there before. I also appreciate your comments on Temecula (no one else seemed interested in it), and I left you a very meandering response.<br /><br />I think all our conversation from now on needs to occur in Benito's comment field...sort of like the times I would come home to my apt. just out of college to find my friends had broken in to play foosball without me there.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-38488744786532716952010-04-14T08:33:35.615-07:002010-04-14T08:33:35.615-07:00Joe,
I had those shrimp on my cold seafood platt...Joe,<br /> I had those shrimp on my cold seafood platter, so freaking delicious. Sorry about the Po Boy, sounds kinda gross. Should you happen to be out this way again go for the Pug Burger, sounds like a bunch of stuff but all together it just works....got mine with the fried egg, dude.<br /><br />Benito,<br /> Funny you should say that as I was just talking to Ron the other day and told him I had stumbled on a new blog that I really liked...Mc Rib, C'mon how could I not like it?!Just don't think I knew that Joe was Suburban Wino. I like your blog there Joe!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-88290554099969630792010-04-14T04:13:43.632-07:002010-04-14T04:13:43.632-07:00Dear A?Dear A?fredric koeppelhttp://www.biggerthanyourhead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-64726847899748513422010-04-13T20:49:10.698-07:002010-04-13T20:49:10.698-07:00Sam,
I'm thinking you might like this stuff.....Sam,<br /><br />I'm thinking you might like this stuff... I can put you in touch with the PR person. <br /><br />Joe & Sam,<br /><br />If you're not reading each others blogs, I'd recommend starting to do so. I think you'll get along quite well. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-82822454848801696682010-04-13T20:34:40.702-07:002010-04-13T20:34:40.702-07:00Samantha, went with some peel n' eat shrimp (a...Samantha, went with some peel n' eat shrimp (amazing), some fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with dungeness crab (what's not good stuffed in a deep-fried zucchini blossom?), then took a leap of faith on the special: an oyster po-boy. Now, I work in the gulf and on the GA and SC coasts quite a bit, so I'm biased. Oysters were too big and gamey, sourdough bread is a sin w/ a poboy, but I applaud the effort. Oh, had a Greyhound too. Fantastic!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-44493513760374734802010-04-13T20:13:43.486-07:002010-04-13T20:13:43.486-07:00Joe,
As a LA girl I'm glad you liked your co...Joe,<br /> As a LA girl I'm glad you liked your cocktail at Hungry Cat...what did ya eat? Last time I was there it was seafood platter and that damn burger, rawr...perfect with the Greyhound they made me.<br /><br />Benito,<br /> Still have not seen or been tasted on this stuff but will think of your research when I do...cannot waitSamantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-33668787302450458932010-04-13T19:18:08.433-07:002010-04-13T19:18:08.433-07:00Joe,
Granted, you're married and have a kid o...Joe,<br /><br />Granted, you're married and have a kid on the way, but I say give the pink tie a try anyway. You'll feel practically naked when you walk out of the house, but trust me, it works. <br /><br />As for the cocktails, I'm big on the classics and those using good quality ingredients. You can skim through my <a href="http://wine-by-benito.blogspot.com/search/label/cocktail" rel="nofollow">previous posts</a> and see some neat ones like the Pegu Club that can appeal to wine drinkers because of their complexity and balance, not just a mechanism for getting booze in your belly.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-1549714531949011332010-04-13T18:58:52.681-07:002010-04-13T18:58:52.681-07:00I haven't gone for the pink tie yet. However,...I haven't gone for the pink tie yet. However, being a southern gentlemen who ties his own bowtie, I think a pink one may work with my summer suit. Granted, the weddings have slowed down in my old age.<br /><br />As far as cocktails are concerned, I usually don't get too involved. A glass of Scotch or Irish Whiskey, maybe a shot of tequila was it. However, after a recent visit to The Hungry Cat in Los Angeles, with the use of fresh squeezed juices and premium booze, I may have to expand my liquor cabinet (currently containing nothing more than Scotch and tequila). These drinks you made look awesome, if not ones that would incite ridicule if consumed among the roughneck suburban crowd.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-85002346155519751332010-04-13T18:41:06.146-07:002010-04-13T18:41:06.146-07:00Michael,
I resisted it for years, but a couple of...Michael,<br /><br />I resisted it for years, but a couple of years ago a former girlfriend convinced me to get a pink tie. I found when I wore it in public I got compliments all over the place. I'm talking, women would cross the room to come over and say it looked nice. Nothing to be afraid of here, gentlemen, it can actually work to your advantage. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-72465977592657232732010-04-13T16:46:17.837-07:002010-04-13T16:46:17.837-07:00I'm also a big fan of Pinky. Thanks for shari...I'm also a big fan of Pinky. Thanks for sharing your recipes. And yes, guys can drink Pinky too! haha!Michael / South Bay Foodieshttp://southbayfoodies.comnoreply@blogger.com