Alas, There is No Joy...

...in Every Meal A Feast land, for my Vegas, Baby! trip got cancelled at the last minute, due to my friend J's sudden illness. Oh, well. I'm disappointed, but especially so for J., who is both disappointed AND sick. Oh, well. Perhaps the biggest disappointment may come in a few moments, when I cancel our reservations at the Triple George Grill.

Here, from their web site, is their "Guide to Using Class and Cool as a Catalyst for a Good Time". (The 'Frank' in the last point refers to, of course, well... this is one of those things that, if you don't know, you wouldn't understand even if I told you....)

1. Concentrate on well-roundedness: know your scotch and gin.

2. Be able to tie a good Windsor knot, no matter how many cocktails you’ve had.

3. Don’t complicate tipping with math or percentages. Remember, it’s less a gratuity than it is an investment in above-and-beyond service next time around.

4. Speaking jazz is a password to cool. If you’re not familiar, start with Coltrane.

5. Not sure if you’re the most charming person in the room? Don’t let it stop you from acting like it.

6. Romance tip: Knowing how to flirt is like knowing how to dance—it’s all about getting someone to bend a little without stepping on their toes.

7. If you’re gonna be loud, you’d better be funny.

8. You know that irritating guy you went to college with? Be the opposite of that (see above).

9. Buy a round for everyone. It’ll make your drink taste better, too.

10. Before you call it a night, make sure you’ve covered item #1.

11. Ask yourself: What would Frank do?

Oh, well. I am thus going to splurge this weekend on SOME food and wine experience, drown the sorrows, mask the disappointment, etc. Stay tuned...