Gothamist: A Caucasian, Please.

laura

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 10:46:25 -0500

call it a belarusian. the caucus were never known as white russia.

dude

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:13:18 -0500

That white russian really tied the room together.

Duder

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:38:48 -0500

Why is everyone getting so riled up about a stupid drink? There are grammatical errors to gripe about! This aggression will not stand, man.

jn

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:30:06 -0500

We prefer to be called "associates"....just make the drink, that is what you get paid for. Also, from my own frat-dick d-bag experiences the more liquored up we get, the better we tip.

bob

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:58:02 -0500

Ordering a white russian isn't really a big deal, it's not like ordering a pink panties or a sea breeze or something really lame like that.

dude

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:35:17 -0500

Iggy - I am too busy enjoying my Hawaiian Redneck and Sloe Gin Fizz to be bothered with your thinly veiled criticisms.

Kojak

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:19:28 -0500

"... the striped shirt junior executive frat boy douchebags who order these "works of art" always seem to start a fight, throw up or both." Ahhh, but then it wouldn’t be an 'Irish' Car bomb now wouldn’t it? But it’s true that most bartenders don’t know how to make a proper car bomb. Most are even too afraid to light one up. (Though it’s worth noting that eventually some douche will probably end up burning themselves and sue the establishment, so maybe it’s a good idea not to light it)

iggy

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:13:49 -0500

is this cheesy long island-ist? malibu bay breeze? banana cow? you order these drinks and yet you're mocking the writer of this post? are you twelve?

dude

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:03:12 -0500

I also enjoy a car bomb from time to time, but I agree that they lend themselves to becoming easily barfy. Other hot drinks for people who aren't afraid of what others think (i.e., anyone who doesn't write for gothamist) include: Blue Motorcycle (L.I. i-tea with Blue Curacao instead of cola) Banana Cow (nothing screams "I'm hung" like a drink with grenadine and bananas). Malibu Bay Breeze Make sure you order the latter with an umbrella, or as us manly men like to call it: mini bumbershoot.

b

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:47:05 -0500

kojak- wasn't commenting on the taste of the drink that is a matter of preference, as a bartender carbombs suck, the glasses are a pain to clean and the striped shirt junior executive frat boy douchebags who order these "works of art" always seem to start a fight, throw up or both.

tamara

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:45:32 -0500

Miguel, clearly we can't all be as independent and unique as you. You know, someone who forms their own opinions without any influence from an outside source, say a blog. However, the point we try to get across - not just here, but in previous posts - is to drink what you like, no matter what it is. Yes we hesitated in ordering that drink in a wine bar, but it didn't keep us from ordering it. Your judgements may be contributing to the problem you so despise. Don't be so angry, have a white russian. You'll feel better.

Miquel

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:24:35 -0500

It's not that...it's this shy, timid, alien-like behavior that is completely contrived. PS- thank you I will read other sites that don't allow me to post from now on...

yvo

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:02:08 -0500

If you guys hate Gothamist so damn much, stop reading... what is your problem? I think it's cute/sweet/endearing/HUMAN that Tamara was open about her shyness in ordering the drink. Some of us still have that about us and some of us don't (I'm not saying negative or not, it is what it is), that we feel a bit silly/childish ordering a kiddie drink. I'm sure I'd feel pretty darn stupid ordering a Midori sour (my drink from when I was 19-20), depending on my mood and my location. Anyway, if you're going to get so riled up over an article about someone's personal experience, go somewhere else!

Miguel

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:58:48 -0500

No man...you just don't understand, man...not asking for something that you want represents everything that is wrong NYC today. Everyone seems to be looking around to see what everyone else is doing (drinking, wearing, listening to, etc) and wondering where they read about it and if they know all of its subtle nuances and if they are rocking it correctly. Google's started this and it makes me mad b/c NYC used to be a place of independent thought. Now it's a giant mirror, reflecting only trends that people read about online. Now, back to feeling Mary...

John B.

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:45:08 -0500

Wow, all this hate over a drink! Remember, boys and girls, it's eat, drink and be merry (or feel Mary, depending on what she drinks).

dude

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:27:14 -0500

I haven't posted in a long time, but this post is irritating enough to ignite a response. I agree with Miguel - if you want a damn White Russian, order one and stop being such a homo about it. I've been ordering White Russians for years unabashedly. Sometimes they're great, sometimes not (sometimes the bartender goes for straight cream which is a little much for me, but that's how some people like it). Much harder to make is the Black Russian since too much sweet or too much vodka can be a killer either way (plus milk can help disguise cheap vodka, so Black Russians should be ordered top shelf only). A much better job of reporting would have been if you tested several White Russians beyond your three block LES shithole. You say you visited bars, yet you list maybe three. Gothamist = lame once more (or that is, still).

Kojak

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:17:31 -0500

You must be shitting me. White russians taste like piss. I can't drink more then one without having to gag. An Irish car bomb IF made correctly can be a work of art, taste oh so good, and fuck you up at the same time.

Miquel

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:23:40 -0500

I'm sorry, but is deciding to order a drink that sounds good REALLY this complicated? If you WANT it, ORDER it...what, is it not OK to order a White Russian after Labor Day? People like this just make me want to throw things at them...

erak

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:22:24 -0500

Funny that you should write this--I just made a batch of White Russian ice cream last week.

s

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:44:18 -0500

I used to drink a lot of these in boston. it used to ask for them as "honkies"

tamara

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:26:21 -0500

rosemary - thanks for the tip. I go to Heather's all the time, so I will definitely have to try it.

rosemary

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:21:17 -0500

There's a bartender named Amy at Heather's Bar (on 13th st. off of A) that not only makes a fierce White Russian- Byelorusian if you will- but does some great variations on the theme.

b

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:05:10 -0500

white russian = acceptable car bomb = douchebaggery