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Serious Grape: Embracing Corkage Fees
Sometimes buying off the wine list is worth it, even considering the markup. Two big reasons for me: Often times I don't know what I want to eat before I get to the restaurant, and of course I'd want a wine to match, so bringing my own wine is not awlays sensible for me. Secondly, there is the possibility you may have a corked wine on your hands. If you bought from the restaurant, you can get a replacement, no worries, no additional cost to you, but if you brought your own, you'd have paid corkage for a wine you're not going to enjoy. Or if you wanted to enjoy something you'd have to buy off their list anyway.
Many restaurants have pride in their wine lists and really take care and effort in storing properly and serving in proper glassware. I would never think of bringing a $15 wine to any of these establishments. These restaurants want to pamper you, so let yourself enjoy the experience instead of trying to save a few bucks.
Valentine's Day Giveaway: Macarons from Itzy Bitzy Patisserie
My favorite flavor combos are:
raspberry/lemon
mint/chocolate
ginger/apple
Either could be filling or cookie!
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I do something similar, but I also open it by also removing that black nubbin in the first peel strip. I hate that black thing and it's a huge turn-off to my banana experience to see that thing at the bottom end of my banana enjoyment. I'd rather just get it out of the way, and savor the banana with gusto with no worries of accidentally eating that thing. As a kid, I love to eat it with gusto hanging on to my handle!
Everyone I know makes fun of the way I peel bananas, saying it's upside down and backwards or whatnot. I just don't think they understand the worry-free joy I feel with that black thing out of the way. :-)