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Has anyone found a restaurant in Albuquerque where you can bring your own wine?
... After thinking about my quick response I realized that it was bordering on rude ... I apologize.
So many of us enjoy fine wine (from our own cellars) that are not necessarily on the Wine List of even the best of eating establishments - not snobby - just all wines can't be all tastes to all people.
This is what I found for you ... you might Google for further info.
Don't feel bad. Most folks are unaware that bringing wine to a fine restaurant is not a texas hillbillie habit, who are typically a more lone star clientele. I have been to any number of fine ($150+) establishments in seattle and there is typically a $15 corkage fee. Many of the finer restaurants in Albuqeruque (blakes lotta burger for example) don't have a liqueur license so bringing wine would not be an option.
Cheers
PS
Looks like a strike against New Mexico. this taken from the afore mentioned website
Which States is it illegal to BYO wine?
This is really hard to determine, but I believe it is illegal in Arizona, Colorado, Maine, New Mexico and Ohio. And others, I assume.
One must remember New Mexico just made it legal to take home your unfinished bottle of $80 stags leap. prior you had to swill it all and then not drive home drunk. It also must be placed in a state approved bag for travel.
I've read rules of etiquette on the subject, but never bothered to learn them.
The reason is that I am not smart enough to tell that "my" wine is better than the "house" wine(s).
Rarely, do I ever order other than the house wine.
I can't image that if you don't follow the proper rules (whatever those are) of BYO that you can't get away with it.
People that BtheirO wine to save money should, IMO just *not* eat out.
They are in the same group as people who live sub-par tips.
It's the same thing if you go to a restaurant and only order one dinner, but ask the server to go to the extra trouble to "bring an extra plate" or have the cook put it on two plates. If you only spend $10 on the entree as such, you should tip like you spent $20 ( + the booze, salads, etc ).
I've found that sub-par tippers never had to actually work a menial job and thus don't "get it."
If you have cleaned toilets, showers, other people's tables, dishes, etc. you are likely to be a better tipper in my experience.
Don't get me wrong, I've left 9-cent tips arranged in some sort of pattern to let a crapper server know they were crappy. Otherwise, I'm a good tipper (partly) because I've done all of the above.
Mortimer I agree. I worked service jobs when I was younger (worked at the Chick-fil-a in the mall, then went on to work at Casa De Benavidez, then went on to work at Seagull Street all during high school and college) and trust me, I know the value of the tip. I can't believe that some people leave no tips at all. Don't people realize that waiters make like $3 an hour plus tips, and that if they don't get enough tips to cover, then they get minimum wage. If you can't afford to leave a reasonable tip (15-25%) then you can't afford the meal you ordered. Its as simple as that.
Many of the finer restaurants in Albuqeruque (blakes lotta burger for example) don't have a liqueur license so bringing wine would not be an option.
Hmm, when you say Many, do you mean Most? Do they advertise such? I enjoy wine or beer with my dinner and If I go to a nice restaurant I want to have a tasy beverage with my dinner.
While I am asking this, I might as well inquire about New Mexico's liquor laws. Are there many dry counties in and around ABQ?
The BYO Wine is, in my experience, not to be cheap and save money. Rather its is, as I believe someone else mentioned, that the wine you have at home is often better than what is on the list at several restaurants. Very common practice in Cali. I didn't see it much in ABQ and honestly, I don't see it much in TX. One of my friends is a sommelier and she will commonly call ahead, speak to the manager of restaurant X to see if its a problem for us to bring in our wine. Most places say no problem. Ahh, the Stags Leap. I also really enjoy the ZD and a new discovery for me..the Lolonis Orpheus. Brilliant.
Hmm, when you say Many, do you mean Most? Do they advertise such? I enjoy wine or beer with my dinner and If I go to a nice restaurant I want to have a tasy beverage with my dinner.
While I am asking this, I might as well inquire about New Mexico's liquor laws. Are there many dry counties in and around ABQ?
This portion of the post was a commentary on Albuquerque cuisine. It was not intended as fact. Should you find a fine dining establishment I am sure they will have a complete selection of beverage. What wine goes with boiled green chilis? Perhaps selection from Morgan David would be appropriate.
Last edited by jghoo; 07-15-2008 at 05:57 PM..
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