tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post5173332665082032799..comments2024-03-09T00:31:10.190-05:00Comments on Seen Through a Glass: Tip to you, mixologists: the backlash has arrivedLew Brysonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-15188748342389180172011-11-11T10:35:09.338-05:002011-11-11T10:35:09.338-05:00Oh, hey, Pete, I apologize. Truly and sincerely, b...Oh, hey, Pete, <i>I apologize.</i> Truly and sincerely, because that little tirade of mine was <i>not</i> aimed at you. I reckon I just did the same thing -- went over the top -- but I'll own up to it. I was still pissed about the original piece, and was really responding to that. Did NOT mean to imply that you were covering anyone's ass, though I can certainly see how you would infer that, and again, I apologize. <br />You can certainly buy me a drink -- the second one, because I'm buying the first. Cheers.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-12031999879107065992011-11-11T10:29:21.848-05:002011-11-11T10:29:21.848-05:00Lew,
I agree that many hide behind the lame excus...Lew,<br /><br />I agree that many hide behind the lame excuse of being sarcastic or ironic when called on something they wrote. I will go even further to state that sarcasm has been overdone to the extent it has lost its effectiveness if it ever truly had any. But in this case I pointed out the sarcasm, not the author, which may have been a bit presumptuous on my part given I know very little about the article's author. My final position is an author has to consider his target audience which I believe you do. Should we meet in one of the many fine Pennsylvania establishments you write about I hope you allow the next drink to be on me.Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-41284397821767945072011-11-11T09:27:03.440-05:002011-11-11T09:27:03.440-05:00Pete,
"I was being sarcastic!!!" The Old...Pete,<br />"I was being sarcastic!!!" The Oldest Internet CYA Of All. Said something stupid and got called on it? "I was just being sarcastic!" Say something offensive? "That was ironic, stupid!" <br /><br />Not buying it. Even if it was, it was way over the top, throwing the baby out with the branch water, and besides, there are PLENTY of places to get a simple cocktail, like Bob & Barbara's, the opening shot of the piece. Don't want "fancy" cocktails? <i>Don't order one.</i> Don't like the bartenders where they serve "fancy" cocktails? <i>Don't go there.</i> <br /><br />But don't cry and stamp your feet and make out everyone who does like them to be limp as day-old garnish...just because your editor thought, hey, we oughta do some contrarian horseshit to stir people up. Pathetic.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-62976563937088363052011-11-11T08:58:18.006-05:002011-11-11T08:58:18.006-05:00The first thing I thought when reading the comment...The first thing I thought when reading the comments is, "Pear puree? I have some of that in my pantry - it's made by Gerber's, and my 8-month-old loves it!" <br /><br />That said, I'm with you, Lew. Well put. I just don't get why people need make themselves feel better by putting other people's hobbies down...LyleBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-38304374442383027122011-11-11T08:53:35.573-05:002011-11-11T08:53:35.573-05:00Lew,
Sarcasm has become so common it is difficul...Lew, <br /><br />Sarcasm has become so common it is difficult for some to recognize and is often mistaken for fact. There is clearly nothing wrong with pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new versions of cocktails everyone wins; new drinks are created and old standbys revived. But when change become pretentious and the focus perhaps it is time for a return to the roots to regain some perspective which is what I believe Victor intended.Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-61092172634015405752011-11-10T14:02:58.220-05:002011-11-10T14:02:58.220-05:00Two things - as a beer lover who also digs the coc...Two things - as a beer lover who also digs the cocktail revival - awesome post! <br /><br />And, sam k - it's surprisingly easy to make an infused simple syrup. I'll admit, I had help - my girlfriend's a pastry chef - but once she showed me how, it's amazingly easy. I'd bet a pear puree isn't that insane, either.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846115134095585399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-55416554551124668752011-11-10T12:23:08.203-05:002011-11-10T12:23:08.203-05:00Very eloquently stated, and right on the money.
I ...Very eloquently stated, and right on the money.<br />I love a well made cocktail just as much as I like a glass of whiskey 'neat'. <br />The time, place, and mood dictate the choice.The Professornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-35461569539269885242011-11-10T11:20:01.205-05:002011-11-10T11:20:01.205-05:00I can't even seem to make a good Manhattan, Sa...I can't even seem to make a good Manhattan, Sam, so I'm with you 100% on this. Bartenders/mixologists are my best friends: they do something I love...that I just can't seem to do.Lew Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084380741402026573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-90280407121717174522011-11-10T11:13:11.848-05:002011-11-10T11:13:11.848-05:00Nice.
I see cocktail recipes containing ginger ...Nice. <br /><br />I see cocktail recipes containing ginger infused simple syrup and pear puree and think, "Hell, I could never make that at home," but it wouldn't stop me from trying one if it was the barkeep's specialty somewhere, either.sam knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315262155858800734.post-88252038250213759392011-11-10T03:07:40.660-05:002011-11-10T03:07:40.660-05:00Well put, Mr. Bryson, very well put!Well put, Mr. Bryson, very well put!Stephen Beaumonthttp://worldofbeer.comnoreply@blogger.com