dumb waiters

[wondersofwine]

The Earle Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI is justly noted for its wine list. The one time I've dined there (I believe duck was my entree there also) I was dining alone and I ordered a half-bottle of a Nuits St. Georges
Premier Cru (red Burgundy). Since I was driving back to my motel, I decided to stop drinking with about a glass left in the bottle. I told the waitress that perhaps the Sommelier or someone would like to finish it off and beaming she said something like "He'll be thrilled!" It was a very enjoyable dinner and I hope the nice Burgundy provided enjoyment to the Sommelier or waitstaff or whoever finished off the bottle.
Also, one time was pre-planning a group visit to a favorite restaurant in Carmel, CA (ended up not going to the conference in Monterey so the restaurant visit was canceled well in advance of the suggested date). I asked about corkage if I brought one bottle of wine and ordered one of their list. They e-mailed back that corkage for one bottle was free if I ordered one from their list (and joked about reduced corkage if I gave the waiter a taste and free if I gave him a full glass). I had planned to offer a taste to the waiter at our table and perhaps to the Sommelier and chef also if they were interested.

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 03-20-2006).]