Comments on: Tricky Stuff: Irish Coffee

By: jenn (Bread + Butter)

jenn (Bread + Butter) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:51:31 +0000

I remember seeing the Buena Vista on my last trip up to SF. I didn’t go though, but I heard about the coffee. I gotta hit up that place the I go back.

That’s really neat how they make it. I love it. Plus, it seems pretty easy and quick to make, too. I also love how it’s not served in a coffee mugs.

By: Reeni

Reeni — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:34:58 +0000

Irish coffee – such a delicious treat. And how lucky to be on your way to Ireland where you can get the authentic kind. Have a wonderful trip!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:03:12 +0000

Thanks for all the well wishes – we had a fantastic time, and I learned a bit about Irish cooking and its food. I also threw my rules about cookbooks out the window and brought back several so I could explore Irish food at my leisure.

Claudia – I think they should mandate Irish Coffee in the airline travelers bill of rights – so much more civilized.

Lori/Spud – maybe its not widely contested but it seems to come up here in SF from time to time with various bars claiming creation.

Phylis – that Jameson is good stuff – we tried to bring back some Baileys too, but the airlines had different ideas – smashed our bottles.

Gastro – The trip was awesome – hope classes are going well. Got a fantastic book that may be from your one of your instructors on food policy – read it on the flight back.

By: gastroanthropologist

gastroanthropologist — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:55:47 +0000

You know Buena Vista is very close to another place I had to frequent! The irish coffee there is so good, but I always wondered if they really invented it. Sorry, I’ve been computer silent for a bit – how was the trip to Ireland?

By: Phyllis (me HUNGRY!)

Phyllis (me HUNGRY!) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:57:33 +0000

Hope you are having an awesome time in Ireland! Unfortunatly I didn’t bring back any Jameson whiskey from Dublin but hubby did manage to buy some Sheridan’s coffee layered liqueur!

By: Daily Spud

Daily Spud — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:48:08 +0000

Would you believe that I also did not know that there was any debate as to the origins of Irish coffee? Very fine stuff it is, regardless of where it was invented

Safe travels and hopefully see you over here soon!

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:22:54 +0000

Irish coffee is usually my answer when asked what my favorite drink is. I was literally shocked to read that the origin of Irish coffee was even a topic of debate. I had no idea. I actually had it from the source during a layover in the Shannon airport on my first visit to Ireland and had no idea how important that location was!

I’ve ordered Irish coffee in the US from time to time, but it never compares to what I’ve had in Ireland. Perhaps I should make a trip to the cafe in SF. As much of a tourist destination as it may be, I had a fantastic one at the Jameson factory. For me, Jameson specifically is an essential component.

Have an awesome trip!!

By: Alisa@Foodista

Alisa@Foodista — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:27:38 +0000

Yay for Irish coffee!

By: Erica

Erica — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:57:57 +0000

Looking forward to hear about your trip

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:52:06 +0000

I wanted it to be Irish! Glad it is! Can you imagine how much more civilized things would be these days if the pilots did indeed make Irish coffees for the travelers stuck on tarmacs for hours?