tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post116502237911312542..comments2023-03-31T01:57:06.059-07:00Comments on Triplecreme: Vinum Populi - A New Wine Bar in Culver Citytriplecremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03692192931108371667noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-51050786912866752372008-12-24T01:39:00.000-08:002008-12-24T01:39:00.000-08:00This used to be a favorite place to go and bring o...This used to be a favorite place to go and bring out of town guests...at least until my party & I were verbally assaulted by the Manager minutes before they were closing tonight. Our party of 8 had spent a good 3 hours there, not to mention a good amount of money, when one of us tried to order something to eat. She was told the kitchen was closed - we were not aware of that prior, nor were we warned it was closing. Being 110 lbs. & full of wine, she went across the street & brought back a small order of mac & cheese to eat & soak up some of the alcohol. She was nearly finished when the Manager approached us stating how 'DISRESPECTFUL!!!' it was to bring in food from another restaurant. He was correct to a point, but the manner & tone in which he was speaking to us was COMPLETELY unnecessary & totally astounded us all! We really thought he was joking at first because he was that ridiculous. We tried to apologize or at least defend ourselves from the verbal blows, but he was RELENTLESS! His tirade lasted nearly 30 minutes. I am still in shock that it actually happened because his manner was so uncalled for & assaulting. Usually, people try to accommodate customers, not embarrass, threaten, & belittle them. We're not the type of people that are difficult or rude or ANYTHING like that...I've spent plenty of years in the service industry to know that his manner was completely out of line, especially for a manager...it totally blew us away & shocked us into tears LITERALLY! The other servers we had prior to 'the king' were great & actually apologized to me for his behavior...I guess this happens often? I am sick to my stomach from it & can't sleep now. Thank you Manager w/ the dark hair & glasses...wish I would have gotten your name....but I am posting this everywhere I canAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-67321836172083327272007-12-21T12:12:00.000-08:002007-12-21T12:12:00.000-08:00Hi guys has any of you tried some indian wine ??? ...Hi guys has any of you tried some indian wine ??? they r pretty good as well at $20 a bottle they make some really nice winesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-58414821471707418552007-03-02T17:23:00.000-08:002007-03-02T17:23:00.000-08:00The machine is wonderful! My first experience was...The machine is wonderful! My first experience was in Greve-in-Chianti. And thanks for the lardo tip, triplec. Can't wait until tomorrow night! Last lardo was in Panzano at Dario Cecchini's shop. YUMMMMM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-64820905363827298212006-12-17T14:53:00.000-08:002006-12-17T14:53:00.000-08:00I've seen the machine at a wine bar in the main sq...I've seen the machine at a wine bar in the main square of Montefalco. So many sagrantinos to taste, so few euros in my pocket...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165877301537570062006-12-11T14:48:00.000-08:002006-12-11T14:48:00.000-08:00Shelley - the Enomatic is from Italy! When it was ...Shelley - the Enomatic is from Italy! When it was delivered, it came with two Italian men to install them!! There has to be a bar in Rome who has one!triplecremehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692192931108371667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165876651970893312006-12-11T14:44:00.000-08:002006-12-11T14:44:00.000-08:00Enomatic??? Enomatic?!?!?!That is so cool. Why can...Enomatic??? Enomatic?!?!?!<BR/><BR/>That is so cool. Why can't we have those doo-hickeys over here? I have to tell my Italian pals about this, they'll get a kick out of it. <BR/><BR/>This sounds a lot like the aperitivo tradition that is popping up more and more in Rome (it's more of a northern thing but it's slowly making its way here). Only down side: no stuffed peppers. Bree, can you send some over? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165634269913676092006-12-08T19:17:00.000-08:002006-12-08T19:17:00.000-08:00I must concur about that Protocolo. I'd had it be...I must concur about that Protocolo. I'd had it before, and getting a hearty glassful for a mere $4 was a delight! I think I tried 2 other Spanish and a South Africa, everything else being Italian. That's pretty fabulous for $20!OrganiCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128143194700196602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165594285137907042006-12-08T08:11:00.000-08:002006-12-08T08:11:00.000-08:00Mark - I am glad you checked it out. Yes, the pepp...Mark - I am glad you checked it out. Yes, the peppers are out of control. You have to sit at the bar for the free happy hour apps., they are set up at the bar. It is funny, some of their best wines are the least expensive ones, especially the non-Italian wines like the Protocolo from Spain.triplecremehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692192931108371667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165558780261370622006-12-07T22:19:00.000-08:002006-12-07T22:19:00.000-08:00I just went here tonight and was thinking about wh...I just went here tonight and was thinking about when you were going to cover it!<BR/><BR/>I'm shocked you got free apps! We paid for our stuff, it was happy hour and they didn't give us anything! If anyone else goes, make sure to ask your server as ours didn't tell us about any of that stuff.<BR/><BR/>The food was disappointing. The peppers are too hot (they'll kill your mouth to taste the wine). We also had the bread (ehhh..) and the pesto chicken with tomatoes (deli cold). It's crazy that it is openly connected to Ugo but you can't order anything off of their menu.<BR/><BR/>The wine was okay. I guess I'm not a big Italian wine fan. That's about 95% of what they have. About 30% of the wines are over $80 a bottle so that translates into $5 for one ounce.<BR/><BR/>While I enjoyed the atmosphere better, the price and food selection leave something to be desired. Great if you love Italian wines. I think I'll be sticking to Bottlerock.<BR/><BR/>The machine is pretty cool though. I wonder what happens if it gets really crowded and someone else pushes the button when your card is in the machine. If you do happen to be around when a bottle empties out, make sure to flag your server...they will probably give you the remainder of the bottle -- plus you get to see the machine unmount the bottle which is pretty Robocop.Zazoo Pittshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158942316948513337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165521852572512642006-12-07T12:04:00.000-08:002006-12-07T12:04:00.000-08:00This is such a good idea! I'm just kicking myself...This is such a good idea! I'm just kicking myself for not coming up with it first!!! The only downside for me (a person with many food restrictions), was the limited menu. The next time I go, I'll just have a big dinner before I load up my card! Thanks for the tip!OrganiCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128143194700196602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19900431.post-1165275547300799172006-12-04T15:39:00.000-08:002006-12-04T15:39:00.000-08:00geez louise..you know if you ever want a dinner co...geez louise..<BR/><BR/>you know if you ever want a dinner companion just give me a hollerBillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861731779718760848noreply@blogger.com