Word: minted
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Once upon a time, the building at 15 Dunster St. was a bank. Today, people drink milkshakes in what was once the vault, and teenaged scoop jockeys dole out mint chocolate chip where tellers once doled out cash...
This does not imply that Baskin Robbins's utility is limited. Some of its 31 flavors, such as strawberry banana or peanut butter and jelly, may be hard to come by elsewhere. Still, the old-timer generally does its best at the old time flavors, so try the mint chocolate chip or the chocolate (many variations) if you're exploring this relic...
...destined to be the Filth Decade? What has happened to comedy, not to mention the English language, if a scoundrel like Clay can twist these fine old instruments to touch minds and make a mint? Clay may be at the rough edge of popular entertainment, but he stands there proud as well as profane, and he does not stand alone...
...French imports have dominated Japan's small but growing market for foreign wine. Fujisankei's offerings, moderately priced at between $10 and $17 a bottle, have been blended "with the Japanese palate in mind," says a company spokesman, meaning that they are slightly sweet and fruity. Who knows, maybe mint juleps will be next. But Fujisankei can think about that tomorrow...