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    Hard to find liquors

    Hmm.. that place in Newton – Atlas I think – has been good to me for Italian amaro's. But to be honest – if you are crafty – find a restaurant that might carry it, and see if the owner can snag you some...

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    Best places to order booze online?

    On a recent trip to NYC, I fell in love with the Italian liquor Amaro. Living in Idaho, I can’t find it anywhere (well, the liquor stores are state-owned). What’s the most affordable place to order it online?...

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    Digestif advice?

    I really love bitters as a digestif: the Italians call them amari (look for "amaro", literally “bitter”, on the label). My absolute favorite, the most effective digestif I’ve ever tried, is Fernet Branca, from...

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    Cream based Limoncello

    not particularly enjoy cream based liquers like Bailey’s, Carolans and the like. It was even better as a garnish with a deep dark chocolate brownie. I have not seen it here in western Canada. Mind you, one often cannot find...

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    Eight Days in Rome Over Easter-Lengthy Dining report

    to Frigidarium, we order the semifreddo and the homemade “roman cake”, a ricotta cake with strawberries. Both are very good. We still have gelato afterward. My husband wants an Amaro and we order the waiter’s...

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    Eggnog: thinking outside of the box

    , laced with Averna Amaro and sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg, tastes subtly of heavenly coffee. "

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    Pairing advice please..Pasta, kale, garlic, cannaloni beans...

    i’d agree with nero d’avola... also consider primitivo or negro amaro— full bodied, fruity, but softer so as not to clash with the earthiness of the pasta and pungence of the garlic. with that in mind,...

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    yucatan notes

    at breakfast. (Good hotel overall). Must to avoid in Merida: Amaro, calle 59 nr/60. Truly awful. Sopa de lima was inexplicable: greasy sauteed onions and peppers, floating in 2 inches of pure yellow oil. Beneath the oil there was...

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    arthur ave

    Mt. Carmel Wines,on 187th st.,has one of the best selections of Italian wines at good prices in the city.And they’ve got Braulio,my favorite Amaro.

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    FRANKIE'S 457 SPUNTINO review

    ravioli. wow, both were rich as sin. very flavorful. i loved’em. for dessert we also split some prunes and marscapone. a super combo that goes together magically like ham&eggs or pb&j. we also had a amaro digestivos. sweet &...

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    Stimulus Package Cocktails?

    . these have a big emphasis on single malts, amaroes, and especially aromatized wines…"

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    Favorite cocktail for when you're ill

    or brandy, but since my grappa is currently soaking with artichoke and asperagus (on its way to becoming an amaro) I made it with rhum agricole, which I use as my go-to stand-in for grappa. Messing with the tried-and-true got me...

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    Disappointing Sazerac at Sazerac (Seattle)

    I agree on the Vessel 75. personally i actually enjoy some sweetness in my drinks...especially when balanced against some bitter/herbal notes (like amaro) or umami richness (like some sakes)

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    Valentino's in Yonkers Review

    Our 6 or so months ago dining experience at Valentino’s was a good one. Quite honestly, the waiter we had was excellent, and the service was excellent. I was also happy they had Averna Amaro which can be tough to find...

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    North end fancy

    YOu can request a flight of amaro at Prezza (e.g. Nonino, Averna, Santa Maria) which is fun.

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