Word: wined
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...credit cards also makes many a consumer feel like a big shot who can spend freely at posh restaurants. Says Roger Martin, public relations manager of Windows on the World atop the World Trade Center in Manhattan: "If a person with a card sees a $35 bottle of wine on the list, after one drink he'll decide to buy it. Shoot the works, baby! It's funny money, not green hard cash...
...bravely to do so and comes up with some hilarious erudite observations: "the particular hose-like configuration of the branches presupposes the influence of a follower of Wang Shih-sin.") The art of learning to recognize these subtleties is perhaps what "connoisseurship"--a word scented with elegant perfume, fine wine and elitism--is all about...
Back Room at the Idler, which is not surprisingly connected to the Idler, which is in turn connected to the Blue Parrot, and then to the hip bone and so on, is open seven days a week. Three-set shows begin at 9 pm. No cover, no minimum. Beer, wine and light food available. New acts every week, call 491-1551 for info. Little also plays every Tuesday and Thursday at the Casablanca Downstairs in the Truc complex at 40 Brattle St. 876-0999 for details...
...animals on earth, except for the cats," who tell him of warm places to sleep, and warn him against unfriendly building superintendants, landlords, etc. Through the years, Bob developed a symbiosis with nature. It has now reached the point where he has no trouble getting money for food or wine. "Once somebody insulted me when I asked him for change. Next day, the pope died," he pointed...
...Lances plan to hold their entertaining to dinners for six or eight. "I'll do the cooking," says LaBelle, and only wine and soft drinks will be served. Says Bert: "If all they're coming for is a drink, there are plenty of bars out there." Their guests will not be drawn from any list. Explains LaBelle: "I hope we're beyond that. That's silly. If someone invites us out, I hope it's because they like...