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  1. Per an email I received Saturday, the Bethesda Old Homestead location will open Monday May 16. This was signed by Thomas Wallick the Director of Operations . The number listed was 301-654-2006. Thanks, K
  2. Does it have a special label or is it easily identifiable? Do you know if all Diet Coke changing to Splenda or will they have two formuals? Thanks very much, Kevin
  3. Sendscotch.com has a scotch of the month gft, but I'm not sure about a single malt of the month gift. I'm not a huge scotch fan, but I much prefer blends to single malts. I once attended a Johnny Walker seminar and the speaker compared single malts and blends to a flute solo vs. the whole orchestra. I have a bottle of Johnny Walker Black label and it's a good middlin' blended scotch at a reasonable price. You can obviously pay much, much more for both blends and single malts. Hopefully a Scotch lover will add some better advice. Thanks, Kevin http://sendscotch.com/
  4. I see their website now says a May opening. Has anyone been by there? Does it look like it's almost complete? Thanks very much, Kevin
  5. Since it sounds like your THIS closing to going, I urge you to do it, even if solo. Another lifetime ago I was in Israel and a bunch of people in my group didn't want to do the camel ride. Though apprehensive, I finally did it. I know if I hadn't, to this day I'd be regretting it. I know everyone loves or hates Uggies, but based on my quick glance at your website, I think you will always hate saying "I almost went but never made it". Last December we had a great Friday lunch and since we knew we'd likely never be back before it was gone, we changed our plans to go back Monday. It was absolutely the right move. I'd suggest the bbq shrimp/oyster combo, the super slaw, the shrimp remoulade, and the fried oysters. Over-order and take it with you, maybe include the Shrimp Uggie. I seriously doubt you will be disappointed. Even if you're not a big fan of bloody Mary's (like me) order one. Best, Kevin
  6. Though it may have changed since it seems now Uglesich's will REALLY close, but if you get there around 10 or so, there should not be a huge line and you can be in an out in under an hour. We were there last December, got there around 10:15 and Mr A let us in to wait (there were 2 other tables filled, but it wasn't completely filled until 11:15). I doubt there would be a 6 hour plus line at 10:30 am. So go and ENJOY! Thanks, kevin
  7. I'm a bit of a dinosaur and am in the camp of those that know a martini is gin and vermouth. James Bond not withstanding, a vodka martini is vodka and maybe vermouth in a martini glas, but calling it a martini does not make it one. Apple-tini, chocolate-tini, poison-tini. I think it was Mr Lincoln who asked his cabinet how many legs a sheep would have if you called the tail a leg. They all said five, but he said four as simply calling the tail a leg didn't make it a leg. "Everyone should believe in something. I believe I'll have another drink". W.C. Fields My 2 cents, Kevin
  8. Here is a link to the Canary Island rum distillery website. They list honey rum under the 'products' link. There is an email address so perhaps they can give you distributer info. An international phone number is also listed. Thanks, Kevin http://www.arehucas.es/index_pre_1.html
  9. Excellent post and very informative. I will have to be on the look out for a top-shelf mezcal and sample it next to the Three Generations tequila. Thanks for the mini-tutorial!! Kevin
  10. The Gosling's 151 was far more different than I thought it would be. A much stronger taste and aroma than the 80 proof, though they both looked the same. I sometimes drink the regular with an ice cube or two, but could not drink the 151 without a mixer. I made a 151 and Coke and it was actualy fairly similar to one made with the regular, but I did have to use much more Coke than I would have with regular Gosling's. Thanks for all the help, Kevin
  11. Maybe only Monte Alban mezcal has the worm. I love Sauza 3 Generations tequila but have never investigated mezcal as it seems too putrid (Monte Alban). I'll have to look for better mezcal (when not driving). Thanks, K
  12. Not sure what your definition of very good bourbon is, but I really like Knob Creek, consider it to be very good, and pay only $19 or $20 on sale for the 750 ml bottles. Even expesive stores (I'm in the Washington, D.C. area) usually have it for $25, so the $37 to $50 per bottle you refer to sounds brutal to me, but you may also be talking about super-ultra premium bourbon, or liquor is higher in your area. (I don't mean this to sound mean in any way, please know this). If you can sample several brands of absinthe in England that would give you the chance to decise if the expense is worth it. Based on my Sebor experience, I'd say "no way", but I'd love to try several brands to see. That's how I picked Knob Creek. Thanks, K
  13. A friend brought me a bottle of Sebor Strong Absinthe from Czechoslovakia (or whatever it's now called, if not that) and from what I read online it was supposed to be top notch. To me it was horrible. I think it had the highest available wormwood content which would lend credence to the theory that more wormwood (thujon?) isn't necessarily better. The absinthe also wouldn't turn white whith water (another website said not asll absinthe does. I don't know if the Sebor is very good and my palate commited suiced years ago, or it was liquid dreck. I'd probably try other absinthe, but it's not readily available and $100 a bottle just to try it is a bit much. I wonder if absinthe miniatures are available in Eastern Europe. Thanks, K
  14. The Lobster Pot was very good, though it was back in 2000. If you've never had it, splurge on the spiney lobster (not sure if it's in season). There was a place called 'The Spot' off of Front Street that had very good chowder. I think it was in Washington Mall. The Frog and Onion Pub at the Dockyard was good, but to me their Dark and Stormy was the stand-out. Others loved the food, but I had run the marathon the day before so perhaps no food would have been great. I also found a listing for Fat Man's Cafe: Fat Man's Cafe Located on Track Side Lane in Devonshire, the menu includes fish cakes, burgers, and sandwiches. 441-292-0361 Casual I also recommend renting the mopeds to take in the island, and of course a ferry ride or two. I'm jealous!! K
  15. The Añejo Especial is indeed the gold one. It's the the bottle in the middle on the website between the two white rums and the Reserva and 7 year old rums. I think the Oro is likely very similar to the Añejo Especial, perhaps just new packaging, or a different name in different countries. Ed Hamilton may be able to shed some light on that. I recently got a bottle of the Añejo Especial but have yet to crack it open. Thanks, K
  16. On Havana-club.com they show both Añejo Blanco and Añejo 3 Años. They also now show the Añejo Especial where it wasn't on the site before, so I would presume the Añejo 3 Años is still in production. Thanks, Kevin
  17. The Swizzle Inn is a must. Near the airport, they serve an excellent rum swizzle (the restaurant's namesake, and Bermuda's 2nd drink, after the Dark & Stormy) and have very good fish chowder and fish & chips. It's been there since before 1950 and is priceless. Horton's rum cakes make very good (and tasty) gifts, though they're a bit on the expensive side. There are a couple of grocery stores on the south shore road (not far from Elbow Beach I think) and you can pick up things much cheaper than on Front Street or the hotel gift shop. There was a place called 'Fat Man's Cafe' that is likely similar to the 'Hideaway' above, that a cab driver said had the best food in Bermuda. We didn't get to it, and I don't know if it's still there, but several local we asked also raved about it. Thanks, Kevin
  18. The Kosher for Passover Coke (and Pepsi) is usually readily available in most bigger cities, but it comes in two liter plastic bottles. Dr. Brown's, which is always kosher also sells K for P soda for the holiday (and the Black Cherry tastes much better at Passover). Last year my cousin brought me a six pack of K for P Coke in cans that she got in Teaneck, NJ, and I think large cities (NY, Chicago) and cities with big Jewish populations get the Coke in cans as well as two liter bottles. The two liter 'sugar' Coke tastes better to me than the year round Coke. Thanks, Kevin
  19. At a wharehouse type liquor store in Laurel, Md (between D.C and Baltimore) they have it for $15.99 for 750 ml and $32.99 for 1.75 liters. This store has some of the best prices in the area. Just a reference point. Thanks, K
  20. There is (or was) a Hamburger Mary's here in Washington, D.C. and it's, I believe, part of a chain from California. The one in D.C. is gay friendly (they all may be) so that may have been why the male host winked at you. I ate there only once and it was a horrible experience like yours, with lousy service, and the food both wrong and bad. I wouldn't go back because of the food and service. Thanks, Kevin
  21. Thanks Ed. I was hoping that wouldn't be your answer but thought it probably would be. It doesn't even sound like it would usefull in cooking due to the flavor difference. I guess I'll just have to go to Bermuda (instead of the local liquor store) myself to get a bottle of the original : ) Thanks again! K
  22. I have been a big fan of Gosling's Black Seal rum since 1996, but have never had the Gosling's 151 proof. A friend brought back what I thought would be a bottle of regular Gosling's from Bermuda, but it turned out to be the 151 proof. Does the 151 proof taste and smell, etc like the regular proof, and can I just use less in drinks like a Dark & Stormy, rum and cola or rum and juice? Or is it only only used as a 'floater' on top of drinks, or other non-traditionmal purposes? Any help is greatly appreciated. Kevin
  23. And it's the Mezcal that has the worm in the bottle. Thanks, Kevin
  24. I really like Gosling's Black Seal and Cruzan Blackstrap Navy. Both are dark with a good strong flavor and mix well with Cola or Ginger Beer. The Cruzan has a stronger taste to me than the Gosling's, it's kind of like alcoholic molasses. I also like New Orleans Amber, but it's available mainly in the south, and I got mine at the distillery on a recent trip to NOLA. Thanks, Kevin
  25. Does anyone have an update on the opening of The Old Homestead, New York's famous steakhouse in Bethesda? The website, under events, says to look for an April opening. I was hoping someone here might have the lowdown. Many compare The Old Homestead to Peter Luger. Thanks, Kevin
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