Other than Gawker, who doesn't like Canada in the winter? Is there a better time of year to indulge in foie gras poutine at Au Pied du Cochon? The Hotel de Glace in Quebec City reopens on January 4th. And the value of our currency has returned to its place of North American dominance. Why wouldn't we want to throw a stone noon this Wednesday in Bryant Park to win a seven night stay in Canada, a $500 gas card and a new car for a week away to a country our companion could unabashedly wear fur and little else? And did we mention there's an Olympic curling demo?
But maybe we're bias in favor of their least favorite press release, since we spent the weekend practicing up at Ardsley, and finally found a league to join for the year ahead. And here's a few tips for the novice. 1.) Maintain a healthy supply of Tiger Balm which it turns out, sort of disappointing, is not something you snort to get an erection. 2.) In lieu of traditional curling pants which are a little boring and sweatpants which show a little too much skin when you lunge, may we recommend something from Acronym or Maharishi? (We're going with these, as we imagine it's what our avatar would wear in a curling video game.) And 3.) If you can't find Tiger Balm, drink a bottle of Danny DeVito's Limoncello afterward. At least half and possibly with heavy cream. It's like Farmer's Lemonade for the winter.
