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Glenn Miller Double Feature
Sun Valley Serenade and Orchestra Wives--now there is a great pair of films. Watch then both together if you can. Great music--of course--but great clothes also. Not just on the stars like John Payne, but on all the band members. Glenn Miller wears his own clothes in them. Tex Beneke looks...- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Favorite Summer Drink
There is nothing like a gin and tonic in the summer although if I am anywhere near the sea I tend to like Mt. Gay and tonic--no idea why, just suggests the beach to me. Lime in both a must. Of course, taking after the French, a good, dry Bandol rose is a great summer wine. A Campari and soda...- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Paris Classic Jazz Spots?
The Caveau de Huchette on the Rue de Huchette is probably the most famous jazz boite in town (one-time Templars hang out) although my favorite is a little spot on the Rue Monsieur le Prince just down from Polidor (in the 6th near the Luxembourg Gardens)--can't remember the name as each time I go...- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Bar Books and Must-Have Cocktail Books
What a geat find! I have a first edition but nothing as exciting as one from A&O. If you still had it I might hate you, but as it is no longer yours I simply sympathize with you.....- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Great Movie Soundtracks
I love the soundtrack to "The Moderns" by Mark Isham and the classic "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" by Michel le Grand.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Vintage Bar Books and Must-Have Cocktail Books
The quintessential vintage book is the savoy Cocktail Book, IMO. Am currently enjoying "Meet Me in the Bar: Classic Drinks from America's Historic Hotels" by Thomas Connors and Ericka McConnell- Alex Oviatt
- Post #43
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What Are You Reading
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Run, do not walk, to get and read this book. By the way, the Cheever bio is great. I also recently enjoyed reading "The King of Vodka" about the life of Piotr Smirnov.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Reading Room
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Vodka
There is a cool blog I happened upon called "Blythe's Blog" and it has a good section on Moscow Mules, the Cock and Bull and vodka in general--check it out: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fleslieblythemiller.wordpress.com%2F&h=f609346f97d0ac8c577de1dcf0960be5- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What Games Amuse you
All games--Gin Rummey, Bridge, Cribbage, dominos--all good! Our favorite is a card game we learned in a pub in England called Shit Head--we shorten it to Sh'ed (don't want to scare the horses....). Backgammon is another favorite--there is sand from multiple holidays in our backgammon set...- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What Did You Drink Last Night?
A few drops/dashes is all you need in a fairly hefty galss of gin....- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Bay Rum year round?
Howard Rodman, in his book "Destiny Express" has a character mix his own--half bay rum and half witch hazel. Might be a lighter solution for the warmer months, although I think that Bay Rum is an all year around thing. D.R. Harris makes my favorite, although classics like St. John's and Royall...- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Cocktail Hour Advice?
My advice is always to serve some sort of food when serving alcohol--even if it is just chips and peanuts (olives and Twiglets are my favorite things to serve). Cocktails on a completely empty stomach can end badly for everyone.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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What Did You Drink Last Night?
Pink Gin made with Peychaud bitters- Alex Oviatt
- Post #452
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Panama Hat Thread
Sorry-- That was me who just baought the center dent.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: Hats
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Cologne and perfume
Not discontinued. Now owned by Elizabeth Arden, you can buy it directly from them online: http://shop.elizabetharden.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2914364- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Top Hat
It is also known as a gibus. Strange word. Also an ancient Roman orator. Not sure if there is a link there.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: Hats
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NYT article on D&D of Windsor
They were dubious characters. Sartorially significant, but dubious. I have the Sotheby's catalogue from the sale of their effects and it makes for fascinating reading.....- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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French films and actresses....
Can I just say two words? Catherine Deneuve. Loved her in the wacky French Techincolor musical "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg" and have never stopped. Jamais.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Highland Dress
You might want to check out the Sporran Clan website.- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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A good shave.
I love the fact that you happened to be getting your hair cut at a place that could offer you a shave--all too rare these days! Badger & Blade is a great resource but like this site, can be habit-forming.....- Alex Oviatt
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
