Mike Madaio
@lifeattable.bsky.social
Author, “A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,” out now. (Ordering info in bio link.) Also write about PA wine and Italian wine and food.
https://lifeattable.com
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Mike Madaio
@lifeattable.bsky.social
· Nov 17
If you are new to following me here please check out my food and wine books! 🤓🙏🏻
1) A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
2) Becoming Chianti Classico
(Monograph on how CC became different than Chianti)
3) Lost Mount Penn
(The fascinating wine house scene in Berks County PA in the 1800s)
1) A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
2) Becoming Chianti Classico
(Monograph on how CC became different than Chianti)
3) Lost Mount Penn
(The fascinating wine house scene in Berks County PA in the 1800s)
Reposted by Mike Madaio
Indianapolis Star, November 22, 1918
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Indianapolis Star, November 22, 1918
I spoke to the historic foodways society of delaware valley this past weekend, and as a thank you gift, I got a STRESS HOAGIE! How great is this? 🤣
December 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I spoke to the historic foodways society of delaware valley this past weekend, and as a thank you gift, I got a STRESS HOAGIE! How great is this? 🤣
Drinkability is clearly a made up word introduced by the radical left Democrats
Yields are down but pleasure is up in 2024, with ‘drinkability’ the key word.
Pictured, a wintry view Château de Beaucastel’s vineyards.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/southern-rhone-vintage-2024-overview
#jancisrobinson #winereviews #winetasting #wineknowledge #rhone
Pictured, a wintry view Château de Beaucastel’s vineyards.
https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/southern-rhone-vintage-2024-overview
#jancisrobinson #winereviews #winetasting #wineknowledge #rhone
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Drinkability is clearly a made up word introduced by the radical left Democrats
“Cool, here comes the drumline” - things no one has ever said
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Cool, here comes the drumline” - things no one has ever said
Ever seen a label like this before? Embossed print, attached to the bottle with rubber bands, and when removed has info in the back
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ever seen a label like this before? Embossed print, attached to the bottle with rubber bands, and when removed has info in the back
If you need a recipe for a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich… you don’t deserve a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich
Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Recipe
The sandwich you make with all the prized leftovers the day after Thanksgiving might be even better than the main event Assembling this leftover Thanksgiving sandwich is easy, but the details matter…
cooking.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you need a recipe for a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich… you don’t deserve a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich
You know what grinds my gears? When I am trying to set up a call with someone and they respond “call me anytime.” Do they think this is helpful? They’re not actually available “anytime,” so saying that is the opposite of helpful. In fact, it suggests that they don’t value my time.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
You know what grinds my gears? When I am trying to set up a call with someone and they respond “call me anytime.” Do they think this is helpful? They’re not actually available “anytime,” so saying that is the opposite of helpful. In fact, it suggests that they don’t value my time.
I’m the Sandwich King y’all
1/2
Haven't posted on this for well over a year--always good to check in--and since this one was with BlueSky'er Sandwich King @lifeattable.bsky.social, why not?
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For wine:
Haven't posted on this for well over a year--always good to check in--and since this one was with BlueSky'er Sandwich King @lifeattable.bsky.social, why not?
a.co/d/izR5pRN
For wine:
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’m the Sandwich King y’all
Who knew, the secret to somm’ing is… talking to customers?
Instead of using tasting notes and typical labels, these pros are making wine more approachable and inclusive through one-on-one conversations.
A New Generation of Sommeliers Is Rewriting the Language of Wine
Instead of using tasting notes and typical labels, these pros are making wine more approachable and inclusive through one-on-one conversations.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Who knew, the secret to somm’ing is… talking to customers?
It sure would be cool to try Alexander open.substack.com/pub/lifeatta... #wine
Alexander the Grape
The lost hybrid
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It sure would be cool to try Alexander open.substack.com/pub/lifeatta... #wine
Reposted by Mike Madaio
It’s a bloodbath. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...
Rogue Brewery Abruptly Ceases Operations at All of its Locations
Effective immediately, Rogue ceased operations at all its facilities, including the brewery in Newport, OR, and its pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland, and Salem.
washingtonbeerblog.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It’s a bloodbath. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...
Friend sent me this photo of my book on display at the UPenn bookstore 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Friend sent me this photo of my book on display at the UPenn bookstore 🙌
Saw post on Threads: Woman seeking Pinot Noir recs for meal w/ Pinot loving friend. She apparently hates PN, but loves… wait for it…
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Saw post on Threads: Woman seeking Pinot Noir recs for meal w/ Pinot loving friend. She apparently hates PN, but loves… wait for it…
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Reposted by Mike Madaio
gather round, friends, and let us celebrate this important anniversary
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
gather round, friends, and let us celebrate this important anniversary
In today’s NYT spelling bee, I have found more words that are real words but not considered words by the bee than any other time that I’ve ever played the game. Shouldn’t it just take words that are in the dictionary? 🤔
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
In today’s NYT spelling bee, I have found more words that are real words but not considered words by the bee than any other time that I’ve ever played the game. Shouldn’t it just take words that are in the dictionary? 🤔
Reposted by Mike Madaio
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
Expert Editorial: Accessibility Widgets Might Be Harming Your Winery’s Website
Making a winery website more accessible is not just a legal or ethical imperative. It’s also good business. By Mike Madaio Perusing many winery websites
wineindustryadvisor.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
Just saw an ad trying to convince me to be mad that PA lawmakers want to raise taxes on online gambling. Um, I hadn’t heard about that before your commercial, and it sounds great to me.
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Just saw an ad trying to convince me to be mad that PA lawmakers want to raise taxes on online gambling. Um, I hadn’t heard about that before your commercial, and it sounds great to me.
Yeah ok this seems to track with Chianti DOCG
Chianti Now Also as Rosé - Consortium Responds to Declining Demand tinyurl.com/yyzp77dd #chianti #wine #roséwine #rosé #pinkwine @wineworldnews.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Yeah ok this seems to track with Chianti DOCG
Look at the size of this cauliflower head I got via Instacart #shrinkflation
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Look at the size of this cauliflower head I got via Instacart #shrinkflation
Artichoke parm: smash or pass? assets.bonappetit.com/photos/64809...
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Artichoke parm: smash or pass? assets.bonappetit.com/photos/64809...
Reposted by Mike Madaio
As the proverb says, “Do what you love and you will be unemployable”
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As the proverb says, “Do what you love and you will be unemployable”
Reposted by Mike Madaio
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
The one where my book makes a cameo on TODAY
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
Cookbook Store Cultivates Community With Potluck-Style Events
Binding Agents is a bookstore for cooks that is creating community through a shared love of food. Each month, it hosts a cookbook club where local residents whip up recipes from a featured book and…
www.today.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The one where my book makes a cameo on TODAY
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
www.today.com/video/cookbo...