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    Comparing Gin Brands

    in Spirits & Cocktails

    Posted · Edited by Chef Deb (log)

    Has anyone else tried Miller's Gin?  Actually, the full name is Martin Miller's Reformed London Dry Gin.  "Born of love, obsession and some degree of madness."  Smooth and refreshing.  Well, it certainly is in the g&t that I'm drinking at the moment!  I'm drinking the "Westbourne Strength" which is 90.4 proof. 

    I'm also a fan of Gordon's -- it's my house brand.  But can anyone tell me if the Gordon's we purchase in the US is distilled in the UK (I don't have a bottle on hand at the mo)?  Just like a good cuppa, a g&t doesn't taste the same here as it does in the UK.  Not necessarily better, as I prepare them the same way here and there, but just a tad different.  Could be the tonic as well.  And as for the bottle, I prefer the green UK bottle to the cheap looking bottle they use here.  Hey!  Looks are important!  

    As for the Trader Joe's brand...I'm afraid I can't recommend it.  I went out and bought a bottle but I find it too sharp.  If we finish the Miller's tonight, we'll have to go back to the Admiral Joseph's   :wacko:  as there is no Gordon's in the house.

    In WA state, we can only buy beer and wine at Trader Joe's. I am a gin drinker and while there are several that I like, I really am partial to Bombay, I like both the regular and Sapphire. I also like Boodles. Tangueray and Beefeater are all good but if I had to choose just one, it would be Bombay Sapphire. Why mess with a good thing? I can't do cheap gin. It's like drinking cheap wine, too sharp and nasty. It needs to be smooth if you are doing a martini or something like a tonic mixer. If you are adding juices and syrups, who cares what kind you use as you won't taste it anyway!

    Seattle Restaurants

    in Pacific Northwest & Alaska: Dining

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    DO go to Matt's in the Market. No trip to Seattle is complete without going there.

    My very favorite is Rover's in Madison Park - it's pricy but worth it.

    Some Bellevue restaurants that I enjoy are Sea Star - Chef John Howie's seafood and raw bar - the 3 tiered appetizer platter is great! For a more casual, but hearty and delicious flavors is the Mediterranean Kitchen. I think there is one in Seattle also. Lebanese, Turkish with lots of garlic and the prices are around $12-15 for 3 courses which you always have lunch and then some for the next day also. Have fun!

    Debra

    Mary McCranks

    in Pacific Northwest & Alaska: Dining

    Posted · Edited by Chef Deb (log)

    Much better decor! I hear that they have Original Tiffany Glass there....

    Have Fun!

    Jason

    I ate at Mary McCranks years ago on the way to Portland. What I remember other than the quaint country decor and gift shop was their excellent house dressing- celery seed if I remember correctly. They also had some amazing cobbler for dessert. They had a cookbook of their recipes which I purchased as a gift to my MIL. Definitely not fine dining, but good food in an out of the way place.

    Debra

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