Date of Visit: January 25, 2018
President: Tyson T.
The Show: 9
The Score: 7.76
Persis Biryani
(in which we overuse the word “remarkable”)
A majestic evening and a new 2018 record high score! January’s event was one for a record book. A truly sterling display of culinary adequacy. An evening remarkable for its reflection of all colors found in nature and the heavens above into a “whiteness” (literally, the place was really white). There was curry.
Drinks were had at the Rusty Bucket, a place remarked far and wide, for its defining quality as a chain of marginally higher quality than Applebee’s, possibly even Ruby Tuesday. The atmosphere gave a truly inspiring confidence in their corporate managements ability to churn out the perfectly average experience designed to appeal to the bulk of the churning consumer masses.
Joining his presidential excellency for drinks were esteemed CASACC regulars; Mark, Josh L and Leom. Of real note, however, was the arrival of Mike, AKA “Mike”, the Canadian (obviously). A self-made curry expert and restaurateur whose lifetime crowning achievements include moving to the USA and being recognized by the greatest curry connoisseurs in the region as having the best curry restaurant in Cincinnati and surrounding areas for the year 2017. Mike has the gratitude of the President of CASACC for enlightening him on the nature of the restaurant business, the Cincinnati curry market and how it compares to other markets. Thus enlightened, the president was sure he had achieved understanding of all things and could ascend to a higher level of consciousness. His failure to ascend is a clear indictment of the influence of those whose company he keeps.
Persis Biryani was a magnificent, ultimate, blending of all colors (at once). Those with the good taste to join in the January celebration all agreed, it was white. The walls were white. The tables, chairs, decorations, plates, CASSAC; all white. Some enjoyed the monotony. Others did not.
Very little business was conducted, thankfully. Magnanimous President Tyson forgave all ills as the new year was.. ahh new. Yellow card holders were forgiven and the bureaucratic niceties were ignored. The president handed down only one edict; that all utterances of the corporate brainwashing slogan “d*lly, d*lly” would be immediately met with a red card.
One red card had to be administered to Josh F for his impertinent attempt to weasel “d*lly, d*lly” back into presidential favor. He followed this low attempt at bargaining up with a somewhat pathetic attempt at bribery. However, his enthusiasm in his misguided ways and ignorance in his position led the generous President Tyson towards abundant leniency. Josh was given a 3 minute red card instead of 5. President Tyson feels that member Josh F has some potential and will attempt to counsel him in the future so that he is not lost to absurdity.
Soon after arrival the Remarkable President Tyson was standing up for the little guys. Demanding complimentary popadums, he bravely travailed, traversed and triumphed over the forces of capitalistic greed. The popadums were at first panned by Aaron and Leom as being stale. A bitter disappointment after being assured that we would be provided with fresh popadums. Others such as the esteemed and steamable president Tyson thought they tasted adequate. Soon, the generous Biryani staff regained and added on to lost ground by introducing complimentary “loaded” popadums. Theses came packed with chutney and nuts. Very nicely spiced and enjoyed by the CASACC veterans.
All considered the staff to be attentive and quick. Josh L went so far as to say we were being catered to. The excellent staff was a major factor in Biryani’s excellent score. Beer selection, however, was not well received as the establishment had run out of supplies of several mainstay Indian selections. This was a hard hit for Aaron who cannot abide a lackadaisical approach to spirit stocking. The décor, as mentioned already, was very white. Some enjoyed this, calling it a modern feel. Others thought it was lazy and called it a lack of imagination.
Food came in generous portions and was mostly considered successful. The chicken was especially well received with the Chettinadu chicken getting high honors. A fresh fish appetizer was generously procured by Mike after asking what the restaurant currently had off menu. The fish was well liked and added to the allure with an impact on scores. President Tyson was at his most thoughtful, ordering a unique south Indian menu item. The pancakes and sauces (names forgotten, perhaps this is why he hasn’t ascended?) were shared with the table. Opinions were of the low sort, but the uniqueness and selection won the heart of the president.
Scores were taken and opinions voiced. Sven won two yellow cards for being disruptive. Sven was made president. The night over, the picture taken.
Date of Visit: January 25, 2018
President: Tyson T.
The Show: 9
The Score: 7.76
Persis Biryani
(in which we overuse the word “remarkable”)
A majestic evening and a new 2018 record high score! January’s event was one for a record book. A truly sterling display of culinary adequacy. An evening remarkable for its reflection of all colors found in nature and the heavens above into a “whiteness” (literally, the place was really white). There was curry.
Drinks were had at the Rusty Bucket, a place remarked far and wide, for its defining quality as a chain of marginally higher quality than Applebee’s, possibly even Ruby Tuesday. The atmosphere gave a truly inspiring confidence in their corporate managements ability to churn out the perfectly average experience designed to appeal to the bulk of the churning consumer masses.
Joining his presidential excellency for drinks were esteemed CASACC regulars; Mark, Josh L and Leom. Of real note, however, was the arrival of Mike, AKA “Mike”, the Canadian (obviously). A self-made curry expert and restaurateur whose lifetime crowning achievements include moving to the USA and being recognized by the greatest curry connoisseurs in the region as having the best curry restaurant in Cincinnati and surrounding areas for the year 2017. Mike has the gratitude of the President of CASACC for enlightening him on the nature of the restaurant business, the Cincinnati curry market and how it compares to other markets. Thus enlightened, the president was sure he had achieved understanding of all things and could ascend to a higher level of consciousness. His failure to ascend is a clear indictment of the influence of those whose company he keeps.
Persis Biryani was a magnificent, ultimate, blending of all colors (at once). Those with the good taste to join in the January celebration all agreed, it was white. The walls were white. The tables, chairs, decorations, plates, CASSAC; all white. Some enjoyed the monotony. Others did not.
Very little business was conducted, thankfully. Magnanimous President Tyson forgave all ills as the new year was.. ahh new. Yellow card holders were forgiven and the bureaucratic niceties were ignored. The president handed down only one edict; that all utterances of the corporate brainwashing slogan “d*lly, d*lly” would be immediately met with a red card.
One red card had to be administered to Josh F for his impertinent attempt to weasel “d*lly, d*lly” back into presidential favor. He followed this low attempt at bargaining up with a somewhat pathetic attempt at bribery. However, his enthusiasm in his misguided ways and ignorance in his position led the generous President Tyson towards abundant leniency. Josh was given a 3 minute red card instead of 5. President Tyson feels that member Josh F has some potential and will attempt to counsel him in the future so that he is not lost to absurdity.
Soon after arrival the Remarkable President Tyson was standing up for the little guys. Demanding complimentary popadums, he bravely travailed, traversed and triumphed over the forces of capitalistic greed. The popadums were at first panned by Aaron and Leom as being stale. A bitter disappointment after being assured that we would be provided with fresh popadums. Others such as the esteemed and steamable president Tyson thought they tasted adequate. Soon, the generous Biryani staff regained and added on to lost ground by introducing complimentary “loaded” popadums. Theses came packed with chutney and nuts. Very nicely spiced and enjoyed by the CASACC veterans.
All considered the staff to be attentive and quick. Josh L went so far as to say we were being catered to. The excellent staff was a major factor in Biryani’s excellent score. Beer selection, however, was not well received as the establishment had run out of supplies of several mainstay Indian selections. This was a hard hit for Aaron who cannot abide a lackadaisical approach to spirit stocking. The décor, as mentioned already, was very white. Some enjoyed this, calling it a modern feel. Others thought it was lazy and called it a lack of imagination.
Food came in generous portions and was mostly considered successful. The chicken was especially well received with the Chettinadu chicken getting high honors. A fresh fish appetizer was generously procured by Mike after asking what the restaurant currently had off menu. The fish was well liked and added to the allure with an impact on scores. President Tyson was at his most thoughtful, ordering a unique south Indian menu item. The pancakes and sauces (names forgotten, perhaps this is why he hasn’t ascended?) were shared with the table. Opinions were of the low sort, but the uniqueness and selection won the heart of the president.
Scores were taken and opinions voiced. Sven won two yellow cards for being disruptive. Sven was made president. The night over, the picture taken.