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BlackenedOut
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re: Best champagne
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/23/24 at 7:24 am
Billecart is fantastic, Pol Roger is a cut above. But agree wholeheartedly. Was talking last week about this crazy champagne festival that was in New Orleans around 2010-ish. They rented a whole hall in the convention center and stocked it with champagnes running the gamut. Had a whole room upstairs...
re: Best champagne
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/23/24 at 6:37 am
Go get a few cases of champagne. Billecart, Perrier—Jouet, etc.
But then go get a magnum or double magnum of something baller. That way you have good champagne for everyone to guzzle and a baller bottle for photo ops, a toast, spraying, what have you.
That’s the way to handle this. ...
re: Roanoke VA for retirement?
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/21/24 at 9:59 am
Hearing the hills around Windfall (RIP) have become fertile with retiree homes. Hope East Lex is still running tabs. ...
re: New Orleans Brunch
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/15/24 at 3:56 pm
Not a knock on you Fun Bunch, but I’m pretty sure every breakfast focused place has this exact scenario. I drive by any breakfast and am absolutely confused why people are waiting in line for eggs. ...
re: What is the Popeyes secret spice?
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/11/24 at 8:24 am
I believe it’s capsaicin in a powdered format. ...
re: Heading to Europe this summer. London question.
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/9/24 at 1:15 pm
Plenty of time. As mentioned Heathrow express is maybe 40 minutes and will drop you close to the center of London. Leave your luggage behind of course. ...
re: Wine reviews
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/8/24 at 2:25 pm
How’s Bleu Provence doing? Their cellar make it out ok with Ian? ...
re: Wine reviews
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/7/24 at 8:11 pm
My best advice, besides the wine shop tip, is to find importers you like. Rosenthal, Kermit Lynch, Mary Taylor selections, etc… and try and shop based on the importer rather than the label. Well the importer is on the back label but you get the idea.
I can usually be guided to a bottle I’ll enjo...
re: Running of the Bulls
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/3/24 at 1:49 pm
This was almost 20 years ago but we stayed in San Sebastien and took a bus at night to Pamplona. Stayed up all night and then ran in the morning. A lot of fun but have to be prepared to be homeless basically. Whole city rages all night. The running part is pretty exhilarating but over quickly.
I...
re: Rolling Stones
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/3/24 at 8:30 am
Paraphrasing but "We are inclusive here we like everyone, even Governor Landry who wants to take us back to the stone age."
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re: Rolling Stones
Posted by BlackenedOut on 5/2/24 at 10:15 pm
Honest review.
Fun. Really cool to see a vanguard act in a “matinee” as Mick called it.
Musically. Mick sometimes doesn’t know when he is supposed to sing but the vocals play. Band wise it’s fine.
His jab at Landry it just sucked a lot of air out of the room. Yes Mick the reason Louisian...
re: Vacation ideas with a ten month old
Posted by BlackenedOut on 4/22/24 at 7:19 pm
[quote]At that age, mine were taking naps during the day and slept 10 - 12 hours a night. I wouldn't want to go to a city or someplace heavy on restaurants, bars, and nightlife, as I'd miss it sitting in the rental.[/quote]
I get that but if your option is going to Paris with a 10 month old or no...
re: Vacation ideas with a ten month old
Posted by BlackenedOut on 4/22/24 at 7:13 am
Don’t listen to the naysayers
Life with a ten month old is pretty much going to be the same as vacation with a 10 month old. Go to London or Paris or a big city with easy convenient public transportation options and you will be fine. Get an apartment ...
re: Italy in July - Family trip with young kids
Posted by BlackenedOut on 4/11/24 at 3:49 pm
Heading there this summer but starting in north Italy and ending in Naples. Taking two kids, 11 and 9.
In Rome we have a food tour with Katie Parla on the docket. Colosseum and Vatican as well. Heading down to Pompeii and flying out of Naples. Excited to get back to Naples and do some pizza stuf...
re: Berns steakhouse recs?
Posted by BlackenedOut on 3/22/24 at 9:47 pm
Love that place
Ok steaks and food are maybe B+
But the whole vibe and the wine list are incredible. Go to dessert room ...
re: Buying tour tickets overseas - declined
Posted by BlackenedOut on 3/14/24 at 2:31 pm
Couldn’t get SMS to work trying to buy tickets to something in Europe this summer yesterday. Had to email the venue and they “cleared” the verification on their end.
Good job. Good effort everyone. ...
re: Looking to build itinerary for Spain 2025
Posted by BlackenedOut on 2/23/24 at 8:00 pm
Madrid gets a bad rap because all things considered it’s a modern city by Spanish standards. But you can have a great time and see some tremendous castles, art museums, and other cool stuff over a couple days.
But the thing is when you get out of Madrid you tend to believe “Esta es la verdadera...
re: 4 days in London in April
Posted by BlackenedOut on 2/20/24 at 2:37 pm
Love that area and did this exact trip a few years ago.
Blanking on and but there is a mid April remembrance day for war veterans. Caught a very moving March and presentation by the tomb of the unknown soldier. Could have also been tied to queens jubilee so don’t quote me on that.
Churchill ...
re: Best bean and cheese tacos in NOLA?
Posted by BlackenedOut on 2/15/24 at 7:40 pm
Try the taco stand at the crescent city farmers market. Definitely had one or two on a Sunday. Fantastic ...
re: Amsterdam connection
Posted by BlackenedOut on 2/9/24 at 7:14 am
Are you flying on same airline (or airline partner) all the way through or do you need to check in to a new airline?
The former you should be ok. The latter that may be not doable. ...
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