Dufour, Not Darfur…Gavin Fever
October 5, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Another food & politics report from Extreme Mortman culinary correspondent Vic Matus, known in other sophisticated literary circles as Weekly Standard assistant managing editor and blogger for Galley Slaves:
Congratulations to Patrick Gavin and Jeff Dufour, who will be writing the Yeas & Nays column for the Washington Examiner. At last night’s launch party at the University Club– site of many a launch as well as bar and bas mitzvahs—it was a veritable Who’s Who, or at least those hoping to make it into Jeff and Patrick’s column. But what about the food and drink? A waiter walked by with a plate of delicately encrusted chicken fingers that were so juicy they apparently didn’t need any sauce. Another waiter offered thinly sliced salmon that tasted exquisitely fresh (and did have a healthy orange glow). In the center of the room was a cornucopia of cheeses and crackers. But by then I needed a drink!
It was an open bar of beer and wine, and you could keep the bottle of red for yourself, compliments of the Washington Examiner and specially labeled for the event. Which means I have no knowledge of the vintage though I suspect it to be a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. The beer selection included Bud, Miller Lite, and Heineken. After much deliberation, I went with the Miller Lite, which brought the effervescent crispness that I had so desperaterly sought and with only half the carbs of a Bud Lite. Cheers!
UPDATE: Jeff Dufour tells us, “It’s a 2000 Bordeaux, actually. Vive la France!”
Brian McKim said,
October 6, 2006 @ 10:14 am
Mr. Anschutz throws a mean party; we speak from personal experience– My lovely wife and I had the pleasure of attending a WEx Launch bash (we were chosen as two of a gaggle of folks to bring mirth to the op-ed page…sadly, the fellow who was to edit us– and our only tenuous connection to the paper– was canned! Or… so… he… claimed…) Fortunately, we were able to partake in some of that upscale grub– tender lamb chopsonastick, a spicy Thai dish or two, all washed down with Wild Goose Amber! Hey…you say they were only slinging Bug, Miller Lite and Heine’s? Perhaps Mr. A is cutting back!
Aside to Mortman: I can’t seem to find your email address among the others. We corresponded years ago. If you have a spare moment, drop us a line– we’d like to hear how your standup is doing these days! (We don’t get to D.C. much– just the occasional private party in NoVA– but you never know!)
Thanks,
Brian McKim
Editor/Publisher
SHECKYmagazine.com
“Standup Comedy…Seriously!”
Jay McGinley said,
October 7, 2006 @ 2:15 pm
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