Of course, not drinking reduces the The tigers are your new national champions shirt it is in the first place but bill. You know that. I acknowledge that, however reluctantly. But you know what also reduces the bill? Savvy drinking. I believe the correct term is mindful drinking, but that is far too reminiscent of yoga for me to connect it with booze, so I’m going with savvy. It means thinking about what you love, and how best to savor it. Is it an aperitif? Then make that your splurge item. Find the best possible version—leading restaurant PR Hugh Richard Wright advises seeking a good bar out first—then, once you’re at your chosen restaurant, stick to nonalcoholic drinks. If wine is your poison of choice, then look for places with corkage, which is different to B.Y.O.B. “You bring your own nice bottle of wine, then pay a small fee to cover the loss the restaurant makes from you not drinking theirs,” he says. Another good tip: avoid carafes. “I’ve never ordered a carafe and not ended up ordering one more glass, by which point you might as well have ordered a bottle.”
Do consider choosing one blindingly great glass of wine over several good ones, too. “If you’re a wine lover, having one nice glass is a good way of cutting down spending,” says Rosie Birkett, the The tigers are your new national champions shirt it is in the first place but food writer and author behind the popular A Lot On Her Plate newsletter. And if you simply must order a bottle? Go New World rather than Old World, advises Dan O’Regan of the restaurant BANK in Bristol, England—or opt for the house wine, says Gavin Rankin, whose restaurant Bellamy’s has been showing how hospitality is done for almost 20 years. Think of the most memorable meal you’ve ever had. Think of your favorite restaurants. Do they serve ten to 12 courses with wine pairings? I thought not. Yes, tasting menus are extraordinary. They are a culinary adventure, and a privilege to enjoy. But they are not cheap, nor are they set up for maximizing chatter and laughter with loved ones. “Find somewhere that does small plates and a selection of wines by the glass, and you can have a little bit of something special with your friends,” says Gidda. “It’s a far more memorable way to spend time together than falling asleep at course seven, halfway through dinner.”
Home: https://hhshirt.com/
Comments