re: A Chef's Perspective

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Wine consumed by sommeliers?

Really not much, if any. The wines are obviously tasted prior to purchase. Then a quick sniff test when opening tableside is adequate to make sure the bottle isn't "off".
Sometimes guests offer mgmt or myself a glass or a taste of a special bottle.
However my staff nor myself don't drink during service. It's a bad precedent and contributes zero to the ability to perform our jobs.

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I was making a joke really brother .. rather than trying to address a serious issue. Me and O Brah had dinner there with a couple of girls a while back and our somm was really entertaining. Not in a bad way at all, just eccentric. Not sure if from booze or if that's just him. Either way it was a laugh riot. He had a lot of confidence and recommended two really nice bottles. Made a good night even better.

Been visiting La Boca since it was around the corner. Every time has been supreme in both food and service. Keep it up. That tasting menu is one of the best deals in the city.