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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December 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Wine, too. (I plead the 5th)
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December 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Wine, too. (I plead the 5th)
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December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Is this good wine marketing? External proof and all, but saying a bottle is good for mulled wine is not exactly a compliment in some circles.
(This is a Regent based blend, btw. Decent daily sipper, esp. for east coast wine, though far from “perfect.”)
(This is a Regent based blend, btw. Decent daily sipper, esp. for east coast wine, though far from “perfect.”)
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Is this good wine marketing? External proof and all, but saying a bottle is good for mulled wine is not exactly a compliment in some circles.
(This is a Regent based blend, btw. Decent daily sipper, esp. for east coast wine, though far from “perfect.”)
(This is a Regent based blend, btw. Decent daily sipper, esp. for east coast wine, though far from “perfect.”)
Wine people, I am curious: have you ever written “wineglass” or “wineglasses?” 🤔
December 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Wine people, I am curious: have you ever written “wineglass” or “wineglasses?” 🤔
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? 🤣
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
Not in PA 🤷 😁
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November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Not in PA 🤷 😁
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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 🙌
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
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Maple butter tarts - go Jays
October 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Maple butter tarts - go Jays
Apparently Fruit of the Loom used to be religious too
October 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Apparently Fruit of the Loom used to be religious too
I honestly don’t understand why this style of overstuffed cheesesteak is so popular right now. It’s virtually impossible to bite into, and there’s enough beef to feed 8 people. And don’t even get me started on the filling to bread ratio.
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I honestly don’t understand why this style of overstuffed cheesesteak is so popular right now. It’s virtually impossible to bite into, and there’s enough beef to feed 8 people. And don’t even get me started on the filling to bread ratio.
Frigidaire isn’t even trying to make this look like real food
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Frigidaire isn’t even trying to make this look like real food
This meme has been going around, and every time I see it, I think that if someone from #WineSky created it, the wine guy’s response would be “AHCTUALLY, that wine isn’t going to create the correct pairing.”
September 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This meme has been going around, and every time I see it, I think that if someone from #WineSky created it, the wine guy’s response would be “AHCTUALLY, that wine isn’t going to create the correct pairing.”
Dude’s craved Hollywood for a while now
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September 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Dude’s craved Hollywood for a while now
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Maybe it’s just me, but I do truly feel that there’s something special about the script of Italian chalkboard menus. It would be cool if there was a font that approximated this… anyone ever seen one? 🤔
September 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Maybe it’s just me, but I do truly feel that there’s something special about the script of Italian chalkboard menus. It would be cool if there was a font that approximated this… anyone ever seen one? 🤔
I would add that in the US at least it’s common at craft beer bars or breweries to make pairing suggestions on the menu
August 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I would add that in the US at least it’s common at craft beer bars or breweries to make pairing suggestions on the menu
Can someone explain the sandwich uprising to me? I feel like I should be in the loop
August 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Can someone explain the sandwich uprising to me? I feel like I should be in the loop