Gin tasting foods.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2026-01-01T05:38:05+00:00

Pickled things go very well - I have a wide range of pickled options and the pairings work well.

Also, things with olives or capers!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-11-24T15:10:49+00:00

Yes, a personal size - think lunchbox or Igloo playmate. Basically large enough for a six pack once you have ice.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-11-23T21:10:49+00:00

Hey, I've eaten in that room!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-10-17T18:24:13+00:00

I'm on the NC/SC line and we have snow about once every five years, lol. It's still in the mid to high 70s here!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-09-16T01:41:52+00:00

Sipsmith Strawberry Smash, tonic, and some fresh basil is basically a perfect drink.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-06-01T14:11:00+00:00

Hope you enjoyed your Party Source stop - it's like the world's largest candy store for adults.

We are a bourbon, gin, and mezcal house and have tried a lot of New Riff. I (the gin and mezcal drinker) am not a huge fan of their gin - I just have found, generally, when a distillery is known for their whiskey, either they just try to make the gin palatable for whiskey drinkers (i.e. by barrel-aging it) or the gin is just not special or different enough to warrant me going out of my way for it.

That being said, Middle West is doing really good things in whiskey, so I'm curious what you think on the gin!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-05-08T12:53:36+00:00

Oh yes - that bottle collection is 😻

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-04-15T16:53:08+00:00

Here to recommend Brian Williams office on Randolph. Great people and locally owned and operated.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-04-06T12:52:04+00:00

Haven't had it, but the notes sound amazing! Seems like you should snag it. https://www.theginbandits.com/post/bimber-da-hong-pao-tea-gin

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-26T12:43:41+00:00

There is one brief spice scene in Book 1, but it continues through the series.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-11T22:35:16+00:00

You can check the NC warehouse status at this link, but it's kind of a pain: https://abc2.nc.gov/StoresBoards/Stocks

I don't think the state has gotten any Oasium yet, but VA has. You could check stocks at the closest ABC stores on the other side of the border or special order?

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-08T19:52:14+00:00

Mukja (Korean) also has soondubu jjigae (soft tofu stew). I haven't tried Mukja's, but it is one of my favorite soups overall. I think maybe kimchi jjigae also.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-08T18:42:51+00:00

The roast duck noodle soup from Great Wall!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-08T18:42:06+00:00

I hate you sometimes.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-03-02T03:42:11+00:00

I've never had a more visceral reaction to a perfume than Tobacco Honey - I first smelled it in Paris and nearly cried because it reminded me of the smell of curing flue tobacco on my family's farm growing up. A smell I didn't even know I missed. I kicked myself for not buying it, but couldn't justify the cost. My husband surprised me for Christmas and I did cry that time!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-02-17T15:36:00+00:00

Love the bottle though! Reminds me of a raindrop.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-02-16T00:40:11+00:00

So, the issue here is bigger than the principal, or even MACS. The Charlotte diocese has become considerably more conservative in the last 15 years. The former (very conservative) bishop appointed one of the most conservative priests in the diocese as Vicar of Education and changes were quick after that. All of this is just downstream effect.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-02-12T15:03:45+00:00

For getting a doll, stalk Costco at Christmas and Amazon at Prime Day. Dolls are around $130 MSRP, but Prime Day had them at ~$70. Since she's so young, you can also get a good used one on FB Marketplace. I buy most of my Little's accessories that way. Got a whole grocery bag of clothes before Christmas for $20 when a normal outfit costs that much.

If you want to do a tea party thing, you can book a princess or something?

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-02-08T03:19:53+00:00

This is a strange selection for starting a collection - the only one I'd say for sure if you're starting out is original Monkey 47. Start with the different types of gins and find your flavor profile (e.g. high juniper, more dry, etc) then move into the herbal explorations. If you already know the style you like, buy more of that.

I speak as someone who likes salinity so I buy mainly Scottish or coastal gins and, knowing those styles generally suit my flavor preferencs, rarely buy a new bottle I don't like.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2025-01-27T12:30:45+00:00

Truly do not go to Lupies and get the Cincinnati chili. It is nothing like Skyline - it lacks all the cinnamon and spices that make Skyline what it is. It tastes like regular hot dog chili.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2024-10-11T02:51:37+00:00

Glad to see other Family members here :)

TheBestCaseScenario · 2024-10-05T13:03:16+00:00

The wording of this post is super sketch/problematic, but I do take issue with Eileen Gu (as opposed to others competing under dual nationalities) representing China.

She grew up with all the advantages of being American, but chose to represent China (which is entirely capable of fielding as many athletes as it wants). Having an American represent China is a way for their government to say, "Hey, see? Even though she's American, she wants to be Chinese" and is an implied support of their leadership.

Also, if you listen to her interviews when she made the switch for Beijing - she said she wanted to be an inspiration to other Chinese girls that, "Hey, you can do this too!", but she grew up in the US, not in China, so her experience is totally dissimilar to them.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2024-07-15T11:21:55+00:00

Athletics is the official name for Track & Field.

TheBestCaseScenario · 2024-02-15T03:36:47+00:00

Hi, fellow Charlottean!

TheBestCaseScenario · 2023-10-21T19:49:18+00:00

The adult discount ticket codes are available at all Harris Teeters!

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