Keeping in check.

[hannah]

Earlier tonight, the waitress at the restaurant asked everyone at the table how we liked our meal - we were eating the 'daily spread' served Middle Eastern-style, with over a dozen tiny little plates of different foods. I said it was delicious, especially this one particular thick spread called skordalia made from potatoes, garlic, and almonds, and was that white wine vinegar in it? The vinegar really made the flavors pop.

She said she didn't think it had vinegar.

I said no, there had to be some there.

She went to check - and came back impressed, saying it was white vinegar and lemon juice, how did I know that? How did I know that was there?

I explained, "I tasted it."

Also of note was asking someone about the drink I had, the 'Double Barrel' made with dark spiced rum, banana, and pineapple. The ingredients were all purchased commercially, not produced in house - but the aleppo-chipotle cordial for the 'Ring of Fire' was made on the premises, and mixed with tequila and lime. As reward for my curiosity and the conversation, I was given a shot of it gratis that had a smooth, spicy kick like a well-trained quarter horse.

The acoustics were terrible, but for the drinks alone, I'd be willing to brave them again.

Comments

[hannah]

There's some vinegars I'd willingly drink before I'd try certain wines. They're a lot more honest about themselves.