Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36194251)

This is a first for me. I ordered a Manhattan on the rocks made with Woodford Reserve. My father in law ordered one straight up with Maker’s Mark. Basic charge: $9. Upcharge: $2 for Makers, $3.50 for Woodford. Separate charge: $1 for Rocks.

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 36194347)

Photo of ice cube? Was it a crafty ice cube? They’re cute. I also am stunned by the charge. It’s like having to pay to drive someone to the Departures terminal at dfw like when we drive to any airport to drop off pax with luggage before returning the car to the rental car agency. Just unexpected.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 36194381)

What? I hope you told them that you consider that $1 is a tip....the only tip. That's just wrong.
Those are pretty cheap prices for a cocktail. Too bad they had to tick off customers with that petty ice charge.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36194554)

I did not take a picture, but it was a single large cube. At another bar I frequent, it is referred to as a “gentlemen’s cube”.



I was with a group. I would not raise a stink unless I was alone. I was left wondering if this is the newest revenue stream now that credit card surcharges seem to be on over half the bar and restaurant tabs I receive. But no one else yet?

When my father in law orders a martini, he asks for a glass of ice on the side. It’s gonna get interesting when that happens. Is it $1 a cube?

As far as prices, I’d day they’re in the ballpark for around here, maybe a little on the high side. I ordered a “summer old fashioned” off the specials menu there last week. It featured Makers Mark and a house made honey apricot syrup. It was pretty good, but I thought $14 was on the pricy side. With simple syrup, that’s an $11 drink.

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Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36194554)

I did not take a picture, but it was a single large cube. At another bar I frequent, it is referred to as a “gentlemen’s cube”.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 36194710)

I have never seen a Manhattan or Old Fashioned priced in the single digits! And a glass of wine is only $7? ....crooked is right.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36195018)

I figured they had the same ice cube tray that gaobest has.

Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 36200200)

Erewhon sells bags of eight ice balls for $32.

Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 36200200)

Erewhon sells bags of eight ice balls for $32.


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Originally Posted by corky (Post 36200894)

Jeez, I wish I had thought of that. What's next...charging for air?
And $20 for a gallon of raw milk? I'd love to hear the hype on that.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36202345)

LOL. When’s the last time your low tire pressure light came on in the car? I think I had to pay $1.75 for 3 minutes of air at a gas station last year. Sadly, we have free air in my community, but it’s for golf carts and my car is too wide to fit the path.

Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 36202815)

Corky lives in California. California law mandates that compressed air and water be available free of charge to customers who purchase fuel.

I wouldn't be surprised if other states have similar legislation.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36202965)

Can they yank the hose out of your hands if you don’t buy something? What about EV’s? Are there free air pumps at charging stations? Is the water potable? Who answers that toll free number? Do you suppose they enjoy their work?

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36202345)

LOL. When’s the last time your low tire pressure light came on in the car? I think I had to pay $1.75 for 3 minutes of air at a gas station last year. Sadly, we have free air in my community, but it’s for golf carts and my car is too wide to fit the path.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 36203070)

I buy my tires at Americas Tire ...get air checked & put in my tires for free.

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36203333)

And I got mine at Pep Boys, who will do the same. But it’s a long drive with that yellow light staring me in the face. The $1.75 pump at the Mobil station is much closer. They probably also have expensive giant ice cubes too.

Originally Posted by xooz (Post 36203628)

QT gas stations around ATL have free air.... when the machine actually works.

Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast (Post 36204011)

To bring this back on topic, I like ice and I dislike paying $1. Y’all know where the like button is ;-)

Originally Posted by braslvr (Post 36203820)

I have an air compressor in my garage which I use for a multitude of different things including adding air to tires. :)

However, I have had MANY instances out on the road where I couldn't find air, especially in California.

At any rate, this has nothing to do with dining or ice cubes. :D

Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 36209724)

What’s the $15.99 poppy bowl?

Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 36208437)

Jameson, $5 happy hour, gentlemen’s cube, no charge.

Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 36211717)

Never heard that term before. Probably against the law in California :D

Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 36211759)

Kikkerland Gentleman's Silicone Ice Cube Tray

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