tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post8263543346331601640..comments2024-02-27T07:33:30.829-05:00Comments on Edge of the City: Inside Mr. Vino's CucinaEdge of the City Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-22045617510360332932013-04-21T17:58:46.807-04:002013-04-21T17:58:46.807-04:00Compelled to post an update to my prior postings u...Compelled to post an update to my prior postings upon re-visiting Cucina today. They're now carrying a cheese by Jasper Hill Farm (Winnimere) which is a seasonal cheese produced between November - April. I was thrilled to see this cheese today and it's definitely a step in the right direction in regards to bringing in seasonal, artisinal cheese selections. <br /><br />This cheese makesSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-19068097794660371932013-04-07T16:20:31.788-04:002013-04-07T16:20:31.788-04:00It is a cute store and a great location for people...It is a cute store and a great location for people to pick something up on their way home from work. However, for a gourmet cheese shop, they shouldn't be precutting their cheese and wrapping it up in saran wrap. I like my cheese cut to order...like Cheeses of the World does. Also, I bought their French bread. I am not a fan...the crust isn't as crispy as it should be and sort of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-9893211670944840092013-04-07T13:37:51.722-04:002013-04-07T13:37:51.722-04:00For whatever it is worth - I went in today and lov...For whatever it is worth - I went in today and loved it! The place was packed. I think the store itself is beautiful and organized. Picked up some dried meats and a few beers. They had both a cheese expert and beer expert in the store. Looking forward to coming back! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-11025484200654693812013-04-06T15:49:05.622-04:002013-04-06T15:49:05.622-04:00The size it what it is. I love the idea of a spec...The size it what it is. I love the idea of a specialty food store in the neighborhood and I think it can be done successfully within the size parameters that the location offers. <br /><br />My issue is what products they've chosen to carry and the good news is, that's something that can easily evolve over time.<br /><br />Someone posted on the FB Group page that the individual working Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-49789152767860573772013-04-06T15:39:13.539-04:002013-04-06T15:39:13.539-04:00The store is too small and not focused.
Agree that...The store is too small and not focused.<br />Agree that the same cheese selectiin and manyl of the jarred products can be found at Natural and some even at local supermarkets, esp Stop N Shop<br />Store can barely hold 12 shoppers comfortably....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-31643097340332180702013-04-06T14:27:45.691-04:002013-04-06T14:27:45.691-04:00Visited Mr. Vino’s Cucina twice today, to ensure I...Visited Mr. Vino’s Cucina twice today, to ensure I wasn’t making a snap judgment. I had very high hopes for this store and as you can probably tell by that opening line, I found it to be pretty disappointing.<br /><br />Esthetically, it’s beautiful. I had no doubt that would be the case based on the design of its sister wine store.<br /><br />There’s been a great deal of talk on the issue of Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549380499150990699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-61689926366910973042013-04-06T14:22:12.556-04:002013-04-06T14:22:12.556-04:00He hangs out by the restaurants and by 71st and Co...He hangs out by the restaurants and by 71st and Continental. Disturbing individual. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-90647152720321077492013-04-06T14:21:03.246-04:002013-04-06T14:21:03.246-04:00Aggressive panhandler still on that block. Is he ...Aggressive panhandler still on that block. Is he homeless? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-4438310390355125802013-04-05T17:39:11.364-04:002013-04-05T17:39:11.364-04:00can you blend it?can you blend it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-36181692112467095602013-04-05T12:54:02.190-04:002013-04-05T12:54:02.190-04:00But, do they sell frozen yogurt?But, do they sell frozen yogurt?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-14179872514639350552013-04-05T12:45:25.553-04:002013-04-05T12:45:25.553-04:00I agree that Blue Moon and Sam Adams are "gat...I agree that Blue Moon and Sam Adams are "gateway" beers leading to the finer quality brewers. And I do like them now and again. Definitely the thing I bring to someone's BBQ rather than Bud Light let's say. But that's not the point. If you're going to differentiate yourself in the market and boast yourself as the proprietor of hard-to-find gourmet craft beers, then Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-85984181495891854822013-04-05T12:12:44.073-04:002013-04-05T12:12:44.073-04:00I'm sorry, screwed up my punctuation. I don&#...I'm sorry, screwed up my punctuation. I don't understand why they have most of the beers you listed especially Sapporo/Sapporo Light, but Blue Moon, Sam Adams,Dales are all very big "gateway" beers to get people into the other stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-50891960393888834682013-04-05T12:10:31.114-04:002013-04-05T12:10:31.114-04:00Those aren't very craft, and I do not understa...Those aren't very craft, and I do not understand understand why they have Sapporo/Sapporo Light, Blue Moon, Sam Adams,Dales are all very big "gateway" beers to get people into the other stuff.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-53648110226199763652013-04-05T11:07:42.125-04:002013-04-05T11:07:42.125-04:00Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Angry Orchard Crisp...Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Blue Moon Valencia Grove, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sapporo, and Dale's Pale Ale aren't that high craft, Drake.<br /><br />Granted, some of these are great. Dogfish Head, Chimay, Delirium, Allagash, Ommegang, Peak's Organic, Samuel Smith's, Porterhouse Oyster Stout. I especially like that they brought in a Gluten FreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-39201038366018589792013-04-05T10:54:41.596-04:002013-04-05T10:54:41.596-04:00We'll just agree to disagree. I like that it&...We'll just agree to disagree. I like that it's there, but it won't be frequent spot. It is a cramped space, that's true. It'd actually be ideal for rotating seasonal growlers over the singles, but I guess that'd be tough to pull off in that space. Whatever the case, I'll frequent it as much as I frequent the other gourmet shops in town. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-27108409856907340562013-04-05T10:53:11.065-04:002013-04-05T10:53:11.065-04:00And you apparently do not know much about craft be...And you apparently do not know much about craft beer despite your claims. If you did, you would know that these beers are of such high quality they are meant to be enjoyed slowly, not guzzled six at a time.Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-9536945178578180022013-04-05T10:49:37.779-04:002013-04-05T10:49:37.779-04:00Have you seen the size of the place? How are they ...Have you seen the size of the place? How are they going to be selling six-packs? They have obviously chosen variety over quantity. <br />And you and I both know it's not anything like a deli. So cut the crap.Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-69099412264049775292013-04-05T10:48:51.645-04:002013-04-05T10:48:51.645-04:00Nothing is stopping you from buying 6 of them, but...Nothing is stopping you from buying 6 of them, but why would you buy 6 of the same beer when you could pick out 6 different ones? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-42590941446093131702013-04-05T10:47:51.165-04:002013-04-05T10:47:51.165-04:00"more deli than gourmet""more deli than gourmet"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-55528073250051315202013-04-05T10:47:47.459-04:002013-04-05T10:47:47.459-04:00Actually, I shouldn't say watered down, as tha...Actually, I shouldn't say watered down, as that hasn't been proven in a court of law yet. I meant "bland".Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-25934446343340282612013-04-05T10:47:17.837-04:002013-04-05T10:47:17.837-04:00I love craft beer. That's not what I'm sa...I love craft beer. That's not what I'm saying.<br />Why sell singles? What not a six pack? And I don't drink swill, Drake.<br />The place is more deli and gourmet. That's what I'm focusing on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-40968476775366471982013-04-05T10:45:07.547-04:002013-04-05T10:45:07.547-04:00The poor dude is obviously clueless when it comes ...The poor dude is obviously clueless when it comes to craft beer. Let him wallow in his own watered-down mass market swill.Edge of the City Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822675810482605051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-19611588554626415222013-04-05T10:42:53.410-04:002013-04-05T10:42:53.410-04:00Every single one. Just because they are in cans do...Every single one. Just because they are in cans does not mean that they are a bad beer. Currently the #1 Beer on Beeradvocate.com is only sold in a can. Light can't get into it and disrupt the beers quality.<br /><br />I'm really sick of all the people here who know nothing about beer and trying to bash what they're doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-7253460502354096972013-04-05T10:39:31.322-04:002013-04-05T10:39:31.322-04:00What high end establishment sells single cans/bott...What high end establishment sells single cans/bottles of beer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540741986563382319.post-12761847115423332812013-04-05T10:37:58.383-04:002013-04-05T10:37:58.383-04:00Don't criticize it, or Drake might delete your...Don't criticize it, or Drake might delete your comment. What high end establishment sells single cans/bottles of beer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com