Comments on: Un dîner gourmand à La Veranda / A Gourmet Dinner at The Veranda, Sofitel Hotel, Manila

By: terrey

terrey — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:48:08 +0000

this is what i like most about your blog…it gives me a peek into your family’s charmed life but then again you don’t sound or read like “hambug”

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:40:15 +0000

Regarding the beef, could this be the reason why it tasted bland?

By: Marketfan

Marketfan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:29:29 +0000

Where’s the photo of the man with the jacket and socks? Were you the only one taking photos at the event? Nice pictures and commentary, MM.

By: kurzhaar

kurzhaar — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:57:55 +0000

We usually say “legs”, and yes, in general the longer the “legs” the higher the alcohol content. I tend to visualise a continuous distillation, which is essentially what is happening. No need to swirl a glass to see this. The effect is also affected by the glass thickness, glass vs. crystal, and of course ambient temperature. It is no indication of quality, however. :)

By: sUr

sUr — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:33:06 +0000

i used to frequent LE SUD- the in-house restaurant in the SOFITEL there [https://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3253-sofitel-buenos-aires/index.shtml#./restaurant.shtml] which onced garnered stars in gayot’s listings in Buenos Aires years back when south america was my rage [indicated by the no. of visits: 6]. my impressions of the brand: starched, hi quality, excellence, Audi ;-) i am glad manila has now such a market.

By: Kasseopeia

Kasseopeia — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:30:08 +0000

Khew: You read my mind! I definitely would have! =P

By: Josephine

Josephine — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:17:41 +0000

The ‘smoked’ jus means it’s been treated with a smoking machine, which is usually a canister which produces smoke flavored gas, which is then trapped in a dome over whatever is being smoked till it acquires the smoky taste. Seems to be the latest fashion, but I’m a bit wary of fashion in food. It’s a bit like having a whiff of leather handbag with your champagne!

By: Botchok

Botchok — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:01:54 +0000

They did a good job renovating the Sofitel. I remember seeing it on the news some two years ago i think when the waters from the bay swelled and completely destroyed the lower levels of the hotel.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:55:07 +0000

ros, the “Marangoni effect”… wow, thanks for that. Now I have something to shock wine folks when I dine with them next, just in case there is a lull in the conversation. Ah, and “tears” is more accurate, but “legs” sounds better… :)

By: ros

ros — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:43:29 +0000

https://www.marketmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_2242.jpg

Legs… nice. I’ve always referred to them as “tears”. But “legs” on a wine seems more appropriate; let the whiskey and brandy have their tears. :P

Also the inner nerd, recalls a Science Quiz Bee question wherein the answer is the “Marangoni Effect”.

Thanks for sharing MM !!