Corkage

Lakepilot · 09-22-2009, 05:47 PM

We always bring our own bottle to East of Suez. I also bring an opener. They would open the bottle for me, but since there isn't a corkage fee, I feel better doing it myself.

By the way, if you haven't been to East of Suez you are missing something. I had a trout there this past season that was to die for. Their regular menu is fantastic also.

angela4design · 09-22-2009, 06:57 PM

I think calling ahead is sound advice, but as for the fee... I've seen everything from $5 to $20 for corking.

Phantom · 09-23-2009, 07:58 AM

Whomever posted that Mass doesn't allow it by State Law was incorrect. Perhaps it is controlled by the local Towns but I know of at least one "chain" resturaunt (Il Forno's) with locations in Acton and Westborough that do not have liquor licences and allow you to BYOB (corkage is free).

Perhaps it's a stipulation if you HAVE a liquor license?

dewitt · 09-23-2009, 08:22 AM

When I got married 15 yrs ago at a facility in MA they charged me a corkage fee because I brought in my own wine for the tables. (I worked for a liquor dist. and they were kind enough to give it to me for free.) The facilty did have a full liquor license.

dpg · 09-23-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Whomever posted that Mass doesn't allow it by State Law was incorrect. Perhaps it is controlled by the local Towns but I know of at least one "chain" resturaunt (Il Forno's) with locations in Acton and Westborough that do not have liquor licences and allow you to BYOB (corkage is free).

Perhaps it's a stipulation if you HAVE a liquor license?

Yeah, go back and read again. BYOB if the establishment doesn't have a license. I've never heard the bit about not bringing milk for a baby, I wonder about formula?

AB_Monterey · 09-25-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

Whomever posted that Mass doesn't allow it by State Law was incorrect. Perhaps it is controlled by the local Towns but I know of at least one "chain" resturaunt (Il Forno's) with locations in Acton and Westborough that do not have liquor licences and allow you to BYOB (corkage is free).

Perhaps it's a stipulation if you HAVE a liquor license?

Il Forno is great. Locations in Worcester and Fitchburg as well.

09-22-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	The fee... I think calling ahead is sound advice, but as for the fee... I've seen everything from $5 to $20 for corking.

09-23-2009, 07:58 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Corkage Fee's in Mass Whomever posted that Mass doesn't allow it by State Law was incorrect. Perhaps it is controlled by the local Towns but I know of at least one "chain" resturaunt (Il Forno's) with locations in Acton and Westborough that do not have liquor licences and allow you to BYOB (corkage is free). Perhaps it's a stipulation if you HAVE a liquor license? __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

09-23-2009, 08:22 AM	#4
dewitt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	MA corkage When I got married 15 yrs ago at a facility in MA they charged me a corkage fee because I brought in my own wine for the tables. (I worked for a liquor dist. and they were kind enough to give it to me for free.) The facilty did have a full liquor license.

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09-22-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	We always bring our own bottle to East of Suez. I also bring an opener. They would open the bottle for me, but since there isn't a corkage fee, I feel better doing it myself. By the way, if you haven't been to East of Suez you are missing something. I had a trout there this past season that was to die for. Their regular menu is fantastic also.