November 16, 2005
Ironed & Wine
By now you've probably seen the signs: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! In practical terms, this translates into "Free booze at midnight!" Between the anticipation of this year's batch and the excitement about tonight's uncorking parties, it's understandable if you haven't considered what you're going to wear. But to prevent tonight's raucous revelry from becoming tomorrow's dry cleaning disaster, check out our tips for dressing to swill.
Oui: Dark colors and washable fabrics
Non: Anything that's silk, cashmere or dry clean only.
Remember what happened when red wine was spilled all over Cindy Mancini's white suede fringed outfit in Can't Buy Me Love? Sure, she ended up dating Patrick Dempsey's character as a result, but you get the idea.
Oui: Low, comfortable shoes
Non: Heels, open-toed styles and any shoes that you only bear to wear to the copy machine and back.
Dress for long lines and the possility of broken glass. And don't forget to ask yourself, "Would I feel comfortable dancing on a bar in these shoes?"
Oui: Dressing in layers
Non: Heavy coats, thick wool sweaters
No matter what the temperature is like outside ce soir, you can count on the Beaujolais Nouveau parties to be crowded and steamy. So take advantage of this season's shrugs and and blazers so that you can strip layers as needed. Within reason, of course (no matter how much wine you've had).
It's helpful to bring a large bag to stow your jacket and other discarded layers. In years past, a stray bottle of wine also has been known to end up in revelers' bags. Oops. Oh, and please leave the berets at home. In this town they're still more Lewinsky-esque than Francophile.
Have any tips for Beaujolais Nouveau night?
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Transit Tuesday(or)Thursday is now a staple on DCist, but between the soda story and this post should we expect "Beverage Wednesdays" from now on?
Wet Whistle Wednesdays?
This headline is brilliant. Although I did think it might be advertising sold-out tickets at first :^)
Would you really be opposed to us discussing beverages on Wednesdays? I mean really, would you?
Tips for Beaujolais Nouveau night? Pass by it and go to a wine that's not the French version of Mad Dog or Muscatell. Blech.
I believe that's pronounced "Dorkus Miller".
Don't eat those little Gurkins they give out for free, and umm fill your empty bottle with the free cask of Beaujolais, empty and repeat!
Wet Whistle Wednesdays is better than Beverage Wednesdays, and I am looking forward to it. Being a govt employee I have lost all ability of independent creative thought (I am left to quoting episodes of Family Guy, random mumblings from the homeless people outside Farg North, and of course DCist to mask this void in my life), I also like blatant repetitive consistency, so one week from now I will be looking forward to WWW! (I wrote this on my "lunch break" so don't worry, I am not wasting you tax dollars)
So how hard is it to get into a place around 10 or 11 for this thing? specifically can i get into Bistrot du Coin? I dont realy mind standing outside for a 20 minutes if I get in by 12 for the wine.
word is last year it turned into an annoying freshman year frat party line of "one in-one out." if you don't mind waiting, you might be able to get in, but if you wanna be sure, get there around 9. DJs start playing at 10 anyway, so you won't be at a loss for entertainment.
In honor of recent French events, Bacchanalian revelers will be torching cars all over the city tonight.