Monthly Archives: February 2011

Prohibition Is Over, But Not For Long…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“Irreverent” is my middle name, says Jonny Cigar. Here’s the idea: National Prohibition was an exciting experiment, w’ain’t it? Exciting in retrospect, and horrifying and mortifying for Americans and anyone involved in the libations business. Ah, the good old days. … Continue reading →

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What The President’s Drink/Drank/Drunk

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

In 1787 President Thomas Jefferson, then Minister to France, traveled to France and northern Italy. The purpose of the trip though surely to serve the newly forming government, was truly more personal and his most excited destination: Bordeaux. “Jefferson drank … Continue reading →

Posted in Winetology | Tagged Benjamin Wallace, George Washington, Jonny Cigar, Madison, Monroe, No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, President's Day, The Billionaire's Vinegar, Thomas Jefferson, wine | 2 Comments

On NY Mag’s Grub Street’s “Supper Clubs Getting Savvier”

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Today on Grub Street, there appeared an article by Jenny Miller titled, “Supper Clubs Getting Savvier” and then from ungst the Twittercano there spewed forth a short, but healthy and organic spattering of comments: Some of them are like this: … Continue reading →

Posted in Winetology | Tagged A Razor A Shiny Knife, Clandestine dining, Dinner Clubs, Jenny Miller, Jonny Cigar, nymag, Studiofeast, Supper Clubs, Supper Clubs Getting Savvier, Ted & Amy's Supper Club, The Noble Rot, worth kitchen | Leave a comment

Happy Fu#%ing Vallentine’s Day (A Noble Rot Soiree)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“My funny valentine… sweet comic valentine… you make me smile with your heart…” Indeed, good and lovely winos. In the spirit of love and wine The Noble Rot hosted an event last night (Sunday) that made our guests smile with … Continue reading →

Posted in Winetology | Tagged Aprille Goodman, Chocoaltes, Daniel Sklaar, Derrick Yuen, Fine & Raw, Jonny Cigar, Mike Lee, Natural Wines, Pamela Govinda, Soomin Baik, Studiofeast, The Natural Wine Company, The Noble Rot, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Putting the SO in SOCIAL for Social Media T’week

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It’s Social Media Week here in New York City. And while the rest of the country is worried that they are missing out on something “big” the other rest of the country has no idea what Social Media Week is, … Continue reading →