July 13, 2014, Lunch at Taiwana.

[JEK]

Bart,

How many bottles of wine that are presented as Premier Cru on a wine list, but don't have those words on the label, would it take to piss you off?

Kevin,
As you know I'm a fan of good Burgundy, but I don't think the measure of the kitchen should be how the wine is presented. Most people go by the glass. As I remember your experience is quite dated as well. Please correct me if I am wrong on any of this.

I remain, your friend in VC

iJEK

 

[KevinS]

iJek,

I look at it as a total experience between the menu and the wine list. If anyone is ordering by-the-glass then they're not ordering Premier Cru wines. If the wine list says Premier Cru then I expect the bottle to show up with those words on the label. As to being "quite dated", would you consider three times over five years, with the most recent being two and a half years ago, to be "quite dated"? Oh, those three times, those were the "bad" times. There were other "good" times before I quit dining there.

 

[JEK]

I stand corrected on the time-frame and agree with your decision. After all, it is your money and you should spend it where and how you like. With Kate's steady hand of guidance of course

 

[Bart -my real name-]

Bart,

How many bottles of wine that are presented as Premier Cru on a wine list, but don't have those words on the label, would it take to piss you off?

I never have that problem as I always look for the cheapest rose and pick that one, or if I'm feeling like a real big shot, I pick the second cheapest!

Thanks for your reponse though. I don't recall hearing that complaint about IDF before. That is a bit bizarre.

 

[Eve]

M&P Thursday night burgers. Jim still talks about how good it was

 

[katva]

I never have that problem as I always look for the cheapest rose and pick that one, or if I'm feeling like a real big shot, I pick the second cheapest!

Thanks for your reponse though. I don't recall hearing that complaint about IDF before. That is a bit bizarre.

Ha! That's us, too And I totally agree---Kevin, I would be pretty ticked off too. Not good....

Eve-----OK, got it! That will be my burger fix.

 

[andynap]

If the wine doesnt match the description just say NO

 

[Eve]

M&P should be on everyone's list. If only for the dauphinoise potatoes

 

[BBT]

Just had a wonderful lunch at Tiawana today probably 15 people dining between Resto and beach chair service.

 

[Bart -my real name-]

Do they offer the same deal as IDF? (eat lunch there, and get a free lounge chair for the afternoon?)

 

[KevinS]

I've been offered the use of a chair on the beach or at the pool multiple times. I can't say if they are universally offered.

 

[cassidain]

I've been offered the use of a chair on the beach or at the pool multiple times. I can't say if they are universally offered.

Reserved for "les people"

 

[cassidain]

you mean a 1000 euros?

This should help. For three courses saves average of 30€/person.

 

[rodndonna]

Taïwana is pricey, but not quite that pricey, LOL

I loved our lunch there. The atmosphere is fantastic and it was actually a lower bill than lunch at la plage and Nikki. No more expensive than any of the "fancy" places.

 

[kent1994]

How refreshing, numerous posts about one of our favorite places for lunch and most of the comments were from people who eat there.