I went to dinner about a year ago with an ex-student. She had asked me for a few recommendations upon her graduation, and I had done some Spanish brush-up sessions for her for some teaching interviews she needed to prep for.
There is a local chain that serves really good quality food in the different restaurants that are located in the region. The one we chose, as my ex-student is vegetarian, is the more fish-menued restaurant. Being a Friday night in Suburbia, there was quite a wait even for two people so, after getting our names listed, going down to Black House-White Market to shop then returning to find we still had yet to be called, we opted to sit at the bar and chat.
She ordered a beer, I ordered a glass of Clos du Bois. Pinot noir, I do believe.
She looked at me, and said, "That says a lot about you."
Immediately I jumped to the defensive (of course--after all, I'm Me). "I hope that doesn't mean I'm a snob!"
"No, just that you have refined taste and that you know what you like."
Oh.
My drink choices have evolved greatly since my days of a bottle of rum in one hand and a bottle of Coke in the other, chasing the rum with the Coke in a sort of free-style Cuba Libre. I used to go for the piña coladas, the daiquiris--the fruitier the better. Kahlúa and creme was also a favorite. Beer has never been a biggee for me, but a Corona con limón could never do me wrong, and Sapporo right from the brewery in Japan rocked my world.
I like drier drinks now, preferring a margarita to the fruities anytime, and reds to whites. True Spanish sangría is a treat, but that does not really count due to the cultural plug.
So what does that say about me?
Does a certain type of beverage make a statement about its recipient?
What is your social beverage (alcoholic or otherwise) of preference? I admit to loving my water, but when out socially I do tend to drink other things besides water...so discount water here, please, as that is a basic necessity for life on Earth.
And what do you believe your choice says, if anything, about you?
Excuse me, my glass of Spanish tempranillo awaits...
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Well, being the solid middle class I am I drink boxed wine (usually a blush, sometimes White Zinfindel) from lead crystal glasses. I like to make the ringing sound. I also really like vanilla mud slides, frozen, fruity margaritas. Can't do whiskey and won't do beer.
ResponderEliminarDunno what that says about me, but I don't really mind whatever it says. :)
these days I tend to be a vedka and soda with a lime in it kind of guy. ( although I do love a nice dry gin martini from time to time )
ResponderEliminarI'm not too sure that what you drink necessarily says anything at all about you. But as a former bartender it can dictate what sort of tipper you are.
vodka, that is..
ResponderEliminarOh Z--being a solid middle class citizen myself my goal is to buy wine only under $10/bottle. In fact, I really like "Three-buck Chuck"...Charles Shaw at Trader Joes. Good stufff.
ResponderEliminarAfter a glass or two, I could give a hoot about what that says about me as well!
Hmmm, Windy--have you had a little already?! ;) I have never tried that. You do have a point with the tips. These days, when I go out we always eat and drink at the bar, so the tips are considerably higher, anyway.
But if the tender is a hottie, things might go up a bit!
Be well, both! Thanks for the insights!
My drink of choice?
ResponderEliminarThat's a hard one. Lately it's been a good Merlot. I aim for the most expensive I can find that is on sale for under $10.00 a bottle. Sometimes this trips me up, because I will find a really good one, then not want to spend the money on it after it's not on sale anymore.
I'm not a beer person really, but I do love a good dark or amber beer, and you nailed my favorite on the head, Corona with a Lime.
In the winter, I've become really fond of Tom and Jerry's.
So what does that say about me, I red, sweet and loaded with color?
Loved this post Mapi,
And FYI, I love Clos Du Bois and have been to that winery!
Oh, and when did "2 Buck Chuck" go up to "3 Buck Chuck"? I used to buy that stuff all the time when I lived in CA.
ResponderEliminarGreat choices...what is a Tom and Jerry?
ResponderEliminarObviously I have NEVER bartended.
Yeah--prices do rise. I don't get to TJs often, but it is a deal no matter how you cut it.
Hope you are relaxing well today, OC.
I had two red wines out last night ... and one again tonight with my dinner. Just now I am drinking a gin and oj!! :) What does that say about me? I'm not sure - but I feel warm and fuzzy and life's good!
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