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Pre- and After-Dinner Drinks

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This post is about classical pre- and after-dinner drinks. What are they, when are they served and why?  Pre-Dinner or Aperitif: The Aperitif or Pre-Dinner Drink is served before meals to stimulate the appetite. They are mostly flavoured with herbs, resins, … Continue reading

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Sushi Etiquette – the proper way to eat sushi

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So in case you might have an invitation to Sushi, this is the proper way to enjoy Sushi. You can eat them with chopsticks or your fingers, both is correct. The reason why you dip the fish into the soy sauce is quite simple, the rice … Continue reading

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The big question of “How to match Wine & Food”

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Ok. We know that there are 10 million rules according wine and food but it is that simple: The wine should just help to complement your meal and give  it the kick of extraflavour – because it is about enjoyment. … Continue reading

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White Tie Specifications

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Tailored to fit, “white tie” can give any man a special dignity and distinction as do no other clothes. 1. coat (evening tailcoat)   black wool is the norm but midnight blue is equally correct cut in a double-breasted pattern … Continue reading

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Black Tie Specifications

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1. jacket fabric: · black wool is the norm · midnight blue is equally correctmodel can be: · single-breasted · double-breastedlapels can be: · peaked lapel · shawl collar · notched lapel is most popular but not accepted bytraditionalistsand can have: · satin facing · grosgrain facing no vents … Continue reading

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Sweet Wine Glasses and usage

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Sweet wine glasses have in general little size. A: this glass is for sweet wines and has a wide body and narrow opening to develop the aromas and their concentration to the nose. The straight opening directs the wine to … Continue reading