The Valley Forge Casino
February, 2014
“There are no standards of taste in wine, cigars, poetry, prose, etc. Each man's own taste is the standard, and a majority vote cannot decide for him or in any slightest degree affect the supremacy of his own standard.” … Mark Twain
Whether you choose Valentine Cioppino at Pacific Prime, Meat Lover’s Lamb Three Ways at Viviano, or a duo of filet and lobster at Valley Tavern, Valentine’s Day will be an extra special occasion. Make the evening even more romantic by booking a stay with us! The Radisson offers standard rooms or, choose a relaxing suite at the Casino Tower – an ideal place to kick back and unwind. While you’re here, pamper yourselves at our spa with a soothing couple’s massage or cleansing facial. Hurry! Space is limited. Make your reservations today.
Our dining options are unmatched. Reserve a table at our fabulous Pacific Prime, or our equally fabulous Viviano featuring outstanding Italian cuisine. Just looking for a sandwich and a pint? Valley Tavern serves up a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and wraps that’ll satisfy even the largest appetites. Craving some good ol’ fashion American fare? Try a tasty treat from American Grill with menu items such as the Kennett Square Portabella and the Shaved Philly Cheesesteak. Visit … https://www.vfcasino.com/dining Buon Appetito!
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The Geator!!!
Wednesdays at Center Bar 5-9PM The legendary radio/TV personality and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Blavat -- The Geator with the Heater, The Boss with the Hot Sauce - over 50 years on radio and is the author of "You Only Rock Once: My Life in Music," published by Running Press.
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Every drop of ABSOLUT VODKA comes from one source – the little-known village of Åhus in southern Sweden. With its 10,000 inhabitants it may not be big enough to show up on a world atlas, but the vodka distilled there is well known around the globe. In fact, every drop of ABSOLUT VODKA consumed in the world comes from this one source.
The “BAR RESCUE” Man Listens…
“95% of the public has no clue regarding the subject of wine”…. January Issue, 2014
A (January) comment from Phillip Silverstone (a serious wine-guy who doesn’t take his wine all that seriously).
“I read your interview with Jon Toffer of Bar Rescue. He suggested that 95% of the public has no idea when it comes to the subject of wine. He might be right, but I say so what? What is the percentage of people who really understand what chefs do? Must you be a connoisseur of food to actually understand what’s on your plate? I don’t think you have to be an expert to enjoy food or wine. I believe it’s more important to just enjoy the experience, and leave the real details to the experts (the other five percent).”
A reader response… “I have to disagree. Do not underestimate the sophistication of the modern eater and drinker. These days foodies and eaters in general are interested in the mechanics of cooking. Otherwise I am not sure how we can account for the cult of the TV chef and the vast sales of cook books. Demystification of the art of the chef- to quote the Naked one - has been crucial to the rise of the discerning diner and the home cooking revolution. Same with wine - not so much the mechanics of making it, but the understanding of the history and the wine & food matching”. Alan Alphonso Harding
And more from New York…
Chef Christopher Daly:
Everyone can benefit by educating themselves about great values and simple wines of excellent origin, and there are plenty out there. American wine has never been better... The best way to restart the educational part is getting back to basics, asking lots of questions and drinking lots of wines.
I always recommend Kevin Zraly’s “Windows on the World Wine” course as the ultimate refresher which will cover the back to basic education about even the down to earth “quaffing” wines which I would employ with most simple dinners I cook for myself and for company. Many a time I cooked dinner for Kevin’s wine classes when I was Executive Chef at The Edwardian Room at The Plaza and I can tell you I have met few people with his knowledge that can create such a down-to-earth passage into the world of wine, and his book is an easy read. Wine is my favorite pairing with most food, and I have written many lists to pair with my cooking in a few different restaurants here.
Not too long ago (at Bellew Restaurant) I wrote a list that received extremely favorable nods from The New York Times, Wine Spectator and a few other reviewers. The accolades were based on the composition, but more important was the New York Times mention of the fairness of pricing. I have always said you cannot eat percentages which means if you mark-up a wine by 2.5 to 3 times which is standard in a restaurant, selling 5 cases of that wine is much better on every front than marking it up by 5 times and selling 1 bottle. Great juice and great verticals are terrific to have on one hand, but my philosophy has always been that even great wine is meant to be drunk, not placed on high and celebrated.
If you are buying on price alone let’s hope there are some great choices, and when I wrote the aforementioned list, over one-third were under $35 Dollars. A very simple down-to-earth bottle, reasonably priced can do just as nicely as a Ridge Zinfandel, Howell Mountain - 1988.
Valentine's Day at the Museum Love is in the air. Enjoy the Celebration’ th on February 9 . Stephen Starr chef demonstration 'Food as an Artistic Aphrodisiac' on February th 12 . Valentine's Day Dinner at Granite Hill restaurant, or grooving to soul music at our Art After 5 Love Lounge on February th 14 .
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM of ART
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest art museums in the United States. It has collections of more than 227,000 objects that include "world-class holdings of European and American paintings, prints, drawings, and decorative arts.
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Prime Travel – It’s even more fun than Bungee Jumping!
Prime Travel
A friend is getting married and looking for a honeymoon on a tropical beach. I asked a neighbor (a travel expert) to make some suggestions. With the weather being as it is, this “tropical� advice might be very interesting, even if marriage is the last thing on your mind.
Jennifer Byrne runs a company called The Tropical Travelers and she shared this with me… “Let me start by listing our top 10 tropical honeymoon destinations (in no particular order)”… 1.Antigua 2.Bahamas 3.Turks & Caicos 4.Mayan Riviera 5.Hawaii 6.Jamaica 7.St. Martin 8.St. Lucia 9.Cancun 10.Anguilla Each location offers its own unique touch of tropical paradise, and we’ve got the pulse on all ten. Nothing kindles romance like warm ocean breezes, palm trees and tropical surf.
The honeymoon is for the special couple and the special couple only. Here’s where it truly is just about the two of them. The ceremony and celebrating with others is officially over and love is ready to blossom. It’s time to refresh and renew the energy that went into the arduous undertaking of wedding planning. Now you and your spouse can reminisce about the details of your special event poolside, surfside or ocean view. There are so many options to choose from! When it comes to tropical destinations, we would love to tell your friend about all of the tropical beaches and resorts that our planet has to offer, but if we had to pick just a few, I highly recommend one from the top ten list. Put me in touch and I will help to make it happen. www.TheTropicalTravelers.com
Quiz... 10 Questions. You should get all ten! 1. Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child's name? 2. There is a clerk at the butcher shop. He is five feet ten inches tall and he wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh? 3. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 4. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet? 5. What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly? 6. Billy was born on December 28th, yet his birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible?
7. In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not? 8. What was the President's name in 1975? 9. If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now? 10. Which is correct to say, "The yolk of the eggs are white" or "The yolk of the egg is white"? The Answers – Next Two Pages… Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name? Answer: Johnny of course
The clerk at the butcher shop is 5 feet 10 inches tall, and he wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh? Answer – Meat! Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? Answer: Mt. Everest; it just wasn’t discovered yet. How much dirt is there in a hole that measures two feet by three feet by four feet? Answer: There is no dirt in a hole. What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly? Answer: Incorrectly! Billy was born on December 28th, yet his birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible? Answer: Billy lives in the Southern Hemisphere. In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not? Answer: You can't take pictures with a wooden leg. You need a camera to take pictures.
What was the President's name in 1975? Answer: Same as is it now - Barack Obama If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now? Answer: You would be in 2nd. Well, you passed the person in second place, not first. Which is correct to say, "The yolks of the egg are white" or "The yolk of the egg is white"? Answer: Neither, the yolk of the egg is yellow [Duh!]
Did anyone get all Ten? Did anyone get at least Five? Did anyone miss them all? Don’t worry about it, we’re just having fun!