Put a cork in it
(Bob Fila/Chicago Tribune)
I had dinner at the new (as of last year) Crackpot in Bel Air recently, and saw something on the menu I hadn't seen before...
At the bottom of the menu it said something like feel free to take your unfinished bottle of wine home with you. Put the cork back in securely and store it in the car away from passengers and driver.
The state passed legislation last year making it OK to recork wine and take it home as long as it's stored in the trunk or locked glove compartment. But I haven't noticed any restaurant reminding its patrons of the law until this one. Or have I missed something?
Comments
This happens quite frequently at Petit Louis. They even have special bags in which to put the re-corked wine for the guest. It is important to it put it in the trunk - which is (I believe) the preferred location when on the road.
Posted by: Allison | May 25, 2007 12:28 PM
I haven't seen a printed reminder, but at least once a waiter has brought up the new option. I imagine the restaurants see this as an opportunity to sell more wine!
Posted by: Darlene | May 27, 2007 7:39 AM
I haven't seen a printed reminder, but at least once a waiter has brought up the new option. I imagine the restaurants see this as an opportunity to sell more wine!
Posted by: Darlene | May 27, 2007 7:39 AM
Claddagh Pub in Canton has been noting this on their wine list since the law went into effect. Love your blog, by the way.
Posted by: c mac | June 26, 2007 2:04 PM