Unbelievable

[hotwine]

Very few restaurants in this area even allow corkage, and only one does of those that I frequent. The fee? $25. I've paid it once, to serve an '89 or '90 Grande Dame for my mom's corresponding birthday.

Buckster, you were probably a regular and valued customer until that incident. Why not try to negotiate an equitable agreement with the owner/manager? If he won't respond, slam him to all who'll listen.