12/10/2008
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A Word from Our Scooter
08/11/2008
That show today was The Best radio show you two have
done, and no disrespect to Stretch, but his overall
best show. Love to take a booze cruz with you if you
ever want to come to BC for a wine/beer tour. Most of
the spirits are done on the East Coast.
-- Scott (Scooter if you want)
The Imbiber replies: The “Scooter option” has to do with an observation I made on the air during my June 13th segment on Maxim Radio (see above) about the inordinate amount of callers with redneck names. In fact, within one 15-minute period, we heard from a Shooter, a Tex and a Cody. Had Hoss called in, all would have been right in the universe. Ah, well, maybe this week. As for booze “cruzes” in Canada… nah! I only go up there for the cheap drugs!
Hi Dan,
I had a really greta pear martini out recently - the menu indicated it was Grey Goose Pear, St Germaine and lemon juice. Can you offer any suggestions for measurements or similar sounding recipes?
-- Julia Clarke
The Imbiber replies: The following recipe comes courtesy of Grey Goose’s resident mixologist…
1 1/2 Parts Grey Goose La Poire
3/4 Parts St Germaine Elderflower Cordial
3/4 Part simple syrup
4 wedges of Meyer Lemons or 3/4 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Garnish: Mint Leaves
Glassware: Martini
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker muddle together the Meyer lemons and simple syrup. Add la Poire and Elderflower Cordial. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into martini glass and top with mint leaves.
-- Scott (Scooter if you want)
The Imbiber replies: The “Scooter option” has to do with an observation I made on the air during my June 13th segment on Maxim Radio (see above) about the inordinate amount of callers with redneck names. In fact, within one 15-minute period, we heard from a Shooter, a Tex and a Cody. Had Hoss called in, all would have been right in the universe. Ah, well, maybe this week. As for booze “cruzes” in Canada… nah! I only go up there for the cheap drugs!
Hi Dan,
I had a really greta pear martini out recently - the menu indicated it was Grey Goose Pear, St Germaine and lemon juice. Can you offer any suggestions for measurements or similar sounding recipes?
-- Julia Clarke
The Imbiber replies: The following recipe comes courtesy of Grey Goose’s resident mixologist…
1 1/2 Parts Grey Goose La Poire
3/4 Parts St Germaine Elderflower Cordial
3/4 Part simple syrup
4 wedges of Meyer Lemons or 3/4 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Garnish: Mint Leaves
Glassware: Martini
In the bottom of a cocktail shaker muddle together the Meyer lemons and simple syrup. Add la Poire and Elderflower Cordial. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into martini glass and top with mint leaves.
No Longer Metro, but Still Sexual
06/26/2008
First thing, I'm a big fan
of your writing. Why is the Imbiber section no longer
in the Metro as well as your movie reviews? I always
looked forward to your Friday movie reviews as they
were always very entertaining and knowledgable.
Regards,
Brian Duhamel
The Imbiber replies: The simple answer, Brian, is that Metro is stupid. Let's stick with the simple answer.
Hey I was at Employees Only recently and I swore I saw you macking with a drunk girl that was totally wasted. Admit it it was you, wasn't it?
-Pete Z
The Imbiber replies: Guilty as charged, Pete Z. It's odd, though, that you'd recognize me, and not your sister. She's a good kisser, by the way.
Regards,
Brian Duhamel
The Imbiber replies: The simple answer, Brian, is that Metro is stupid. Let's stick with the simple answer.
Hey I was at Employees Only recently and I swore I saw you macking with a drunk girl that was totally wasted. Admit it it was you, wasn't it?
-Pete Z
The Imbiber replies: Guilty as charged, Pete Z. It's odd, though, that you'd recognize me, and not your sister. She's a good kisser, by the way.
A rare John Davidson nod
05/29/2008
I
googled John Davidson- the singer- and your page came
up. I can't locate the entry, but it seems to relate to
him cheating on his previous wife who he divorced and
remarried another woman- a backup singer from his tv
show. I wanted to know if you know if it is true that
he was cheating- it would seem evident as he was
married to his 1st wife from 69 to 82 and remarried in
83.
Thank you- I await your reply.
PS- excellent website
Rick F
The Imbiber replies: John Davidson is a man-whore. Has been ever since the "That's Incredible" years.
I just finished reading Nobody Likes a Quitter and coincidentally realized how people can become alcoholics. I had a lot of fun laughing out loud while reading your book (even though my roommates were questioning my sanity) and my consumption rate of adult beverages sky-rocketed during the process. It was nice to hear about all the great drunkin times you’ve had and I even learned a few things along the way (the Usher song lyric pick up lines really work!). Anyway, I look forward to whatever you write next and I just wanted to let you know you’ve got one new fan.
-Mike Dendrinos
The Imbiber replies: That raises my "fan total" to four. Thanks, Mike!
Thank you- I await your reply.
PS- excellent website
Rick F
The Imbiber replies: John Davidson is a man-whore. Has been ever since the "That's Incredible" years.
I just finished reading Nobody Likes a Quitter and coincidentally realized how people can become alcoholics. I had a lot of fun laughing out loud while reading your book (even though my roommates were questioning my sanity) and my consumption rate of adult beverages sky-rocketed during the process. It was nice to hear about all the great drunkin times you’ve had and I even learned a few things along the way (the Usher song lyric pick up lines really work!). Anyway, I look forward to whatever you write next and I just wanted to let you know you’ve got one new fan.
-Mike Dendrinos
The Imbiber replies: That raises my "fan total" to four. Thanks, Mike!
Kick it Root Down
01/09/2008
The "Mighty Imbiber" Speaketh
01/08/2008
I understand that absinthe, the previously outlawed
hooch, is now available here. I was hoping that you
could help me decide which ones I should go with. Also,
I'm not looking to spend wild amounts of $$$ until I
have determined whether I like it, and its effects.
"Please help me O Mighty Imbiber!"
Drew
(Imbiber replies: Word has it Vincent Van Gogh got so whacked on absinthe, the so-called Green Fairy, that he lopped off his own ear. And speaking of fairies, Oscar Wilde used to have a gay old time drinking the stuff and once reported having seen tulips growing on his legs during a particularly indulgent bender. My point is, stay in school. As for what brand to buy, go with Suisse Verte Clandestine.)
Drew
(Imbiber replies: Word has it Vincent Van Gogh got so whacked on absinthe, the so-called Green Fairy, that he lopped off his own ear. And speaking of fairies, Oscar Wilde used to have a gay old time drinking the stuff and once reported having seen tulips growing on his legs during a particularly indulgent bender. My point is, stay in school. As for what brand to buy, go with Suisse Verte Clandestine.)
A Note from the Kissing Bandit
01/06/2008
Hi
Dan.
Nice to see that your website is working like a well oiled machine, I remember when you let me preview it and I used my geek skill to give you a couple of pointers; anyway, that is old news. Congratulations on putting out a book, and I have put it on my wish list for Xmas. If Santa can't bring me the Absinthe I desire at least he can bring me useful humor to chase my jonesing tears away. Hey I have two heads-ups for you, I had three but you already know about Danny DeVito's Limoncello & YouTube video.
First, check out Young's Double Chocolate Stout, I'm working my way through the Parish House (Boylston Str, Boston) beer challenge card so I can get a free beer glass with something witty of my own invention etched on it. (The excitement & $900 it will take over the next year is burning a hole in my pocket). The best thing is the buddy that got me started can't drink alcohol; he’s recovering, who said recovering from alcoholism's can't be fun? Anyway the stout is double chocolate because one it is a stout, and the other it has chocolate "flavor" in it. It is a fabulous flavor, not overdone, but just right. I come from a long line of chocoholics and alcoholics this is a wonderful blend for both my inherited traits. It's a flavour from England, not the easiest to find but I'm sure you have an inside track.
The second thing is I was in the bookstore and ran across Tucker Max's book "I hope they serve beer in hell.” Usually I pretend to be above this type of male-pig-asshole-crap but well the old fraternity boy in me has been surfacing lately and it just caught me as amusing. I'm reveling in self assurance right now and really got a kick out of the stories in the book and thought of you. Especially funny is the "Absinthe Donut" story. There it, absinthe, is again the nectar of delirium, which is rare on this side of the pond. I digress but finding absinthe is not so easy, although it has been rumored that there is an absinthe society in Boston, bless their hearts. Liquor with neurotoxin, what could be finer.
Anyway, if you are ever in Boston, I'll meet you for a drink, and tell you 2 absinthe stories, and a whiskey tale which now has earned me the nickname "Kissing Bandit", by my wife no less. Let's just say there are reasons I do not drink whiskey. I'm sure they pale in comparison to your escapades.
Cheers,
Eric (aka CloneZero)
Boston, MA
Nice to see that your website is working like a well oiled machine, I remember when you let me preview it and I used my geek skill to give you a couple of pointers; anyway, that is old news. Congratulations on putting out a book, and I have put it on my wish list for Xmas. If Santa can't bring me the Absinthe I desire at least he can bring me useful humor to chase my jonesing tears away. Hey I have two heads-ups for you, I had three but you already know about Danny DeVito's Limoncello & YouTube video.
First, check out Young's Double Chocolate Stout, I'm working my way through the Parish House (Boylston Str, Boston) beer challenge card so I can get a free beer glass with something witty of my own invention etched on it. (The excitement & $900 it will take over the next year is burning a hole in my pocket). The best thing is the buddy that got me started can't drink alcohol; he’s recovering, who said recovering from alcoholism's can't be fun? Anyway the stout is double chocolate because one it is a stout, and the other it has chocolate "flavor" in it. It is a fabulous flavor, not overdone, but just right. I come from a long line of chocoholics and alcoholics this is a wonderful blend for both my inherited traits. It's a flavour from England, not the easiest to find but I'm sure you have an inside track.
The second thing is I was in the bookstore and ran across Tucker Max's book "I hope they serve beer in hell.” Usually I pretend to be above this type of male-pig-asshole-crap but well the old fraternity boy in me has been surfacing lately and it just caught me as amusing. I'm reveling in self assurance right now and really got a kick out of the stories in the book and thought of you. Especially funny is the "Absinthe Donut" story. There it, absinthe, is again the nectar of delirium, which is rare on this side of the pond. I digress but finding absinthe is not so easy, although it has been rumored that there is an absinthe society in Boston, bless their hearts. Liquor with neurotoxin, what could be finer.
Anyway, if you are ever in Boston, I'll meet you for a drink, and tell you 2 absinthe stories, and a whiskey tale which now has earned me the nickname "Kissing Bandit", by my wife no less. Let's just say there are reasons I do not drink whiskey. I'm sure they pale in comparison to your escapades.
Cheers,
Eric (aka CloneZero)
Boston, MA
Blast From the Past
01/06/2008
Hey Dan,
Doubt you remember me but we worked together in the sales department at The Legal Intelligencer in Philly back in 93-94. I was just a kid out of college and you were our coordinator…damn, how times have changed. Your name was mentioned in an article in the Daily News so I had to see for myself if this was the same Dan Dunn.
Congrats on all your successes…I’m sure just the beginning of many. Best Regards.
Joe Gallo
West Chester, PA
(Imbiber replies: I once wrote Joe up for not sucking up to the boss enough. Clearly, my disciplinary actions paid off!)
Doubt you remember me but we worked together in the sales department at The Legal Intelligencer in Philly back in 93-94. I was just a kid out of college and you were our coordinator…damn, how times have changed. Your name was mentioned in an article in the Daily News so I had to see for myself if this was the same Dan Dunn.
Congrats on all your successes…I’m sure just the beginning of many. Best Regards.
Joe Gallo
West Chester, PA
(Imbiber replies: I once wrote Joe up for not sucking up to the boss enough. Clearly, my disciplinary actions paid off!)
For Crying Out Loud...
01/06/2008
Dan,
Knocked out your missive on the train ride home for Thanksgiving. It was just what I needed to get psyched up for the amateur hour that is night before thanksgiving drinking... I really enjoyed the chapter on how Aspen has changed as being a brand new New Yorker you can see the social strata quite plainly here. It may have gotten a little dusty on the train while reading the Epilogue. I will be picking up a few more copies for Christmas gifts for friends. Thanks again, and drop Aaron or I a line next time you hit the city. Hope you enjoyed your holidays. Take care.
Ryan Hopkins,
New York, NY
Knocked out your missive on the train ride home for Thanksgiving. It was just what I needed to get psyched up for the amateur hour that is night before thanksgiving drinking... I really enjoyed the chapter on how Aspen has changed as being a brand new New Yorker you can see the social strata quite plainly here. It may have gotten a little dusty on the train while reading the Epilogue. I will be picking up a few more copies for Christmas gifts for friends. Thanks again, and drop Aaron or I a line next time you hit the city. Hope you enjoyed your holidays. Take care.
Ryan Hopkins,
New York, NY
