cpnews Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Yesterday's Afternews mentioned this Proof column on downpouring, the art of filling an empty premium bottle of booze with the cheap stuff. While we agree with Brian McDonald's statement that these downpouring bars are "the exception and not the rule", this item does coincide with a choice story that a Little Birdy told us last week. LB tells us "after dinner last Friday, our large group somehow wound up in the Meatpacking District at XXXX, which was actually very crowded and very fun. I ordered two Kettle One's on the rocks, and I swear that neither of the drinks were Kettle. They were giving me crap vodka and calling it Kettle." Granted, our Little Birdy was a bit tipsy at the time, but we know they know their vodka. Is it possible that our finest, most high fallootin venues are trying to give us the once over? Shudder.We may need to get Seven on Your Side down here.*EN: Name of the venue withheld. More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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