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 JW> Harold works for the Dept. of Foreign  Affairs ... His mom went
 JW> ballistic when he said he was going to Zaire

 ML> There's a point when one has to look at one's family's
 ML> lunacies and say !no mas!

She wasn't a lunatic so much as a stereotypical overly protective
Jewish mother.

 ML> What does a WASP make for dinner? Reservations.

And how do you spot a WASP at a Roman orgy? He's the one washing and
peeling the grapes.

I came across this artilce which will be of more use to you than
me...

The 8 Best Airlines For Drinking By Emily Saladino

What makes for a good flight these days? Timely departure? Inflight
movies that don't suck? Sexy seatmate? Celeb chef designed dinner
menu? Sure, that all helps. But the best way to relieve cabin
pressure is to drink better, before and during the flight.

That's why we've ranked the world's best airlines for drinking. From
complimentary cold ones in coach to incredible airport lounges, from
killer wine selection to the best top-shelf liquor options, these
eight airlines will quench your thirst while you brave the
often-less-than-friendly skies. Next time you're booking a flight,
choose wisely. Cheers!

8. Malaysia Airlines: Flight attendants dressed in rather chic
kebayas kick off each international flight with chilled guava juice,
mineral waters and complimentary glasses of cold Tiger Beer for all
cabins. Don't be shy about requesting a refill, either.

7. South African Airways: A longtime supporter of its national wine
industry. Do your part by raising a glass of one of the 70 homegrown
wines served on board, like award-winning Western Cape sparkler
Philip Jonker Entheos Brut NV.

6. Japan Airlines: JAL's wine list includes bottles from local
vineyards Kusuda and Kenzo, and is developed by Fumiko Arisaka,
editor of culinary magazine Vinoteque. And for teetotalers in
transit, JAL offers Royal Blue Tea, a high-grade Chinese tea aged in
wine bottles.

5. Cathay Pacific: CX treats inflight drinking with the respect it
deserves. A team of international consultants develops the onboard
wine program, blind tasting bottles that have already been flown
long-haul to ensure quality control. In May 2012, they added six
grand crus Bordeaux to the 70-bottle inflight list. Boozehounds
sitting in Business and First can also sample one of Cathay's four
signature cocktails, thoughtfully rotated based on seasonality in
departure city.

4. Air France: The only airline to offer complimentary Champagne in
all cabins, Air France provides a distinctively French experience en
avion. To add some luxury to your layover, finagle your way into
AF's first class lounge in Charles de Gaulle's Terminal 2. The
Didier Lefont designed space serves an Alain Ducasse menu
accompanied by award-winning vintages like a premiere cru Sauternes
and a Domaine du Chevalier Bordeaux.

3. Etihad Airways: Want to go big before you go home? The national
carrier of UAE offers complimentary bar service in all cabins, and
keeps 110 chefs on staff to pair cocktails and an extensive wine
list with inflight meals. At the first class lounge in Abu Dhabi,
cigar bar connoisseurs will match cognacs and Armagnacs to your
stogie of choice. At the Champagne bar, you'll sip Billcart-Salmon
in a sleek space fitted with Bang & Olufsen electronics.

2. Singapore Airlines: Rumored to spend 10% more on F&B per
passenger, service on SIA is, in a word, superlative. Feel free to
test flight attendants' impressive knowledge of the inflight
cocktails and wine lists; the latter is customized by itinerary with
local bottles indigenous to the route. The airline's take on the
Singapore Sling, the Lion City's century-old signature cocktail,
incorporates dry gin and Angostura bitters, and is the only Sling
served in the air.

1. Virgin Atlantic: Hands down, the best airline drinking is on
Virgin Atlantic. Clubhouse Lounges at LHR and JFK are consistently
more enjoyable than the entirety of New York City's Meatpacking
District, and all planes have onboard bars stocked with Grey Goose
and Aberfeldy single malts. Head of Inflight Services Simon Soni
contends Love is the main ingredient in Virgin's success, though we
suspect the inflight wine list, curated by Berry Brothers and Rudd
of London, may also play a part.

www.foodrepublic.com



Cheers

YK Jim


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