Originally Posted by
mosburger
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A cautious enquiry from someone not that familiar with this part of American dining/drinking culture: Isnīt a martini or two before dinner a little bit strong on your taste buds to enjoy the nuances of the food and wine afterwards? Of course the same question could be pointed at the G&T slinging Brits...
Or is it just a steakhouse thing?
The best martini comes from my kitchen. Tanqueray Ten, vermouth (what are the rest of y'all doing with the stuff? Watering your plants?
), two olives.
Diminished taste is still well worth it for me. If I've had two by dinner time, I can't feel myself chew either and I don't care.