HUNGRY GERALD

HG/BSK were vacationing in Paris many years ago when HG/BSK observed much shouting, singing and happy, raucous wine drinking at Paris cafes and bistros. Curious, HG/BSK learned that it was a celebration of the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, a very young, fruity red wine that can be drunk copiously (Tipsiness is a result). It is a good times drink and a favorite of moderate BSK and decidedly immoderate HG. Since that first taste years ago, HG has ordered cases when it reaches the USA.  It’s a nice accompaniment to any type of food (It should be served slightly chilled). It was the wine HG drank in New York during the 60’s, 70’s, 80′ at HG’s favorite lunch spot–the venerable Veau d’ Or restaurant located in the midtown east side. Meal started with an amuse gueule of cold mussels in a mustard sauce. Then, a pastry wrapped grilled sausage and potato salad (Hot mustard and vinegary cornichons). Main dish was sauteed calf brains in brown butter (First had this dish, a fave, when HG first tasted Beaujolais in a Paris bistro). No dessert.  The generous restaurant owner liked that HG ate with gusto and praised the cuisine. He kept filling HG’s glass with the wondrous Nouveau (Had at least six filled to the brim large wine glasses). Was charged for one glass. Those were the days. (HG managed to get back to the office for an afternoon of demanding work).