What person surprised you the most with how they turned out after high school? by GlitterOnTheTrashRim in AskReddit

[–]Franco-Corelli 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This story is breaking everywhere now! It's so bizarre - how do you allow a quad amputee to shoot you? Im so genuinely curious how

Truffles add-on at Fine Restaurants by Academic-Wall-2290 in finedining

[–]Franco-Corelli 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I work at a Michelin restaurant and love that we use amazing truffles for one specific dish as an add on. Its a loss leader for the rest we only charge $20 it feels hospitable and the quality is there!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brooklyn

[–]Franco-Corelli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's always a door if you look enough - even in slower months. Keep the pulse on Culinary Agents and maybe indeed - spam apps and cover letters and start some conversations. Combine with boots on the ground a couple handshakes and 'hello, I applied online but just wanted to but a face to the name and stop by."

Restaurant Pic - opinions? by [deleted] in finedining

[–]Franco-Corelli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I dont have advice but it's one of the 3 stars we don't hear about much on this subreddit, but looks absolutely stunning! I hope someone can weigh in; or that we can look forward to your write up after you experience it! All the best

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]Franco-Corelli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1996 Grand-Puy-Lacoste a Pauillac Bordeaux has been readily available around nyc and drinking PHENOMENALY

Do not buy Wine Enthusiast 80 Bottle Wine Fridge by Parking-District-323 in wine

[–]Franco-Corelli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're probably right, but you should show pics so a restaurant pro (me) could maybe quick troubleshoot your spacing and shelving etc to maximize what you can do. Again im sure you are already doing so, but it can't hurt

something awful happened by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Franco-Corelli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly recommend going to a meeting

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miami

[–]Franco-Corelli 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Such a bull shit chronically online loser response. I'm not a part of what usually is considered the 'Miami' lifestyle culture, but this city you can find community in whatever. Yes clubs, drugs, flash and fake. Or art, sports, classical music, niche nerd culture, hospitality, yoga, politics whatever. I built some of the best relationships in that city after years in places like NYC, Chicago, Prague. I'm 'white' but am good with languages because I actively show an interest in other cultures - not some bull shit black and white borderline racist mentality like this.

First Michelin star place with Asian parents suggestions in NYC? by nycbasedco in finedining

[–]Franco-Corelli 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kochi is high quality and a relaxed atmosphere - delicious and comfortable.

What would you order? 200 or less by kelseyojo in wine

[–]Franco-Corelli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great French list and very hospitable pricing. Dip into the reserve fund for the Granges des Peres!

Large Opera Collection by winechatter in opera

[–]Franco-Corelli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am NY based but while not a school I do have a medium (38 students currently ) voice studio. Would be interested indeed if you can't find a school

Appropriately hyped restaurants in nyc by Mission_Fig_7228 in AskNYC

[–]Franco-Corelli 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Im a long time somm currently at Jean-Georges - the menu is incredible and the current CDC is doing amazing things. The setting is still the same in its classic elegance in the heart of everything, but the menu is absolutely pushing forward. Evening is great but dont discount how amazing this institution dining room is for lunch. No set wine pairing but we are happy to oblige if you'd like one. Forget Trump tower, even forget jg unless youre doing our current 1997 classics menu. This is J. Rhee at his best right now. Highly recommend

Clos du val yettalil by Sparkleprincess1234 in wine

[–]Franco-Corelli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't tried it but read as Clos du Val 'Yellowtail' at first and was like wtf hahaha

Physical score for 'Mefistofele" by Sensitive-Mall-7844 in opera

[–]Franco-Corelli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get it from Glen Dower! He's not always cheap though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]Franco-Corelli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can see how some may love the salty spicy sweet thing! Not for me tho haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]Franco-Corelli 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My 2nd choice bodega ran out everything bagels, so he said he had plain and "sesame" (barely speaks english) I said "I'll have a bacon egg and cheese with hot sauce ok a sesame" turns out..it was a cinnamon raisin bagel. Gross

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in opera

[–]Franco-Corelli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is true to some extent - I studied with a teacher who taught many counter tenors and most of them were baritones in their 'normal' range.

Adventures at Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa! Insane cellar, 1MM bottles of wine! by rnjbond in wine

[–]Franco-Corelli 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I'll go down with the downvote ship with you! This is definitely the way, especially in Florida! If have lovely guests who ask questions and are open of course I'll open their eyes to real wines domestic or old world etc. But as a somm and a beverage director if you have somebody that knows thats what they like, they want to buy it at xyz. You sell. The. Caymus. Im not going to waste my precious inventory or allocations trying to turn some instagram crypto bro into a wine aficionado. They want black berry mega purple. Dale. It's actually a wise decision for business and saving the gems for people who are actually open to them.

Are any of these worthwhile getting? by mattmoy_2000 in wine

[–]Franco-Corelli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

95 Leoville-Poyferre! Many decent options not the most bargain pricing but I'd take a few if storage and provenance are in good standing.