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How about a Texas Flight?
Camper English (who blogs at www.alcademics.com) recently posed a question:
“So now I need a word or phrase that describes having every drink on the menu in one night - the cocktail menu equivalent of a triple crown or marathon or Iron Man.”
For me, the answer was easy. Here’s my logic:
- Trying three or more glasses of wine (or food or cocktails, for that matter) is called a “flight.”
- In golf, a team scoring method where the strokes of several players contribute to the final score is called a “Texas Scramble.”
Writing here from Houston (where the cliche is we do everything in a big way), a cocktail adventure where a team of cocktailians together have every drink on the menu in one night sure sounds like a “Texas Flight.”
The Carousel Lounge’s Vieux Carre
A couple who are friends of mine are going to New Orleans for the Memorial Day Weekend.
“Be sure to find Marvin Allen at the Monteleone Carousel Lounge and order a Vieux Carre,” I told Barbara. Somehow, just because I visit there every other month or so, I’m supposed to be an expert on everything New Orleans.
“What’s a Vieux Carre and how do you spell it?” Barbara asked as George furiously wrote down my suggestion on a cocktail napkin.
“Not sure how to spell it, exactly. It’s French. Who can spell in French?” I replied. “You don’t have to spell it right or pronounce it right, Marvin will know what you want.”
Vieux Carre Cocktail
1/2 ounce rye whiskey
1/2 ounce cognac
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/2 teaspoon Benedictine
dash Peychaud’s bitters
dash Angostura bittersShake, serve on the rocks with a twist of lemon
Vieux Carre is the traditional French name for the French Quarter and this classic drink is hard to find elsewhere.
Dining Out Club at Buca di Beppo
| May 22, 2008 | ||
Love eating out? Looking for new places to try and new people to share the experience?
I’m the organizer for Dining Out Club/Houston! We’re a growing bunch of dedicated foodies, all wanting to find exciting places to meet and eat. Once or more each month we go to different restaurants somewhere in (or near) Houston. I’m anxious for you to join in the fun!
- There are no club fees!
- Each attendee pays their own food bill.
- This meeting starts at 7pm and lasts about two hours.
- Some people stay around after the meal to enjoy the venue and the company.
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Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting. Come every meeting or come when you can!
FYI: We use www.meetup.com as our RSVP/Membership tracking tool. It’s free for you! |
This Meeting
About Buca di Beppo
Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining. Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. In the spirit of Italian culture, our dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared. Groups small and large come together to pass platters of our mouth-watering cuisine around the table for all to enjoy.
The first Buca di Beppo opened its doors in 1993 in the basement of a Minneapolis apartment building. We’ve since grown to 93 locations nationwide.
Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire our menu, giving Buca its authentic Italian flare. We continue to innovate and create recipes beyond our traditional style by adding new menu items inspired by Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Come indulge in the Buca experience of unforgettable appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees, desserts, beer and fine wine.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
5192 Buffalo Speedway near US-59
Houston TX 77005
(713) 665-2822
www.bucadibeppo.com/
Drinking Out Club at the Treehouse in Discovery Green
| May 1, 2008 | ||
Are you a fan of classic cocktails?
Want to learn more about cocktails and spirits? Want to enjoy evenings out at the Houston bar scene? Want to meet people who enjoy the pleasures of a good drink in a fun place?
Drinking Out Club / Houston is all about cocktails and the fine art of drinking out. Join us as we visit some of the best bars in Houston.
- There’s no fee!
- Each attendee pays for their own drinks and food.
- The meeting starts at 6:30pm but people start drinking whenever they show up. Come on time… you don’t want to fall behind.
- Meetings last about an hour. Some people stay around after the meeting to enjoy the venue and the company.
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Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting.
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This Meeting
Join us at The Grove (downtown Houston near the convention center).
The Treehouse at The Grove Restaurant - Discovery Green
1611 Lamar
Houston TX 77010
(713) 337-7321
The Grove at Discovery Green
The Grove combines contemporary architecture with warm colors and rich wood. The building was designed by noted architect Larry Speck, the former dean of the school of architecture at the University of Texas. Interiors are by SDG partner Candice Schiller.
From its setting on the south side of the park, The Grove looks out to a stand of mature live oaks. The first level bar and dining room have dramatic floor to ceiling glass. The second level features a large outdoor bar floating among the tree tops.
The menu at The Grove by Chef Robert Del Grande will serve up steaks, seafood, and rotisserie specialties. The bar menu will offer more casual far, such as the signature cheeseburger made famous at Café Annie.
