August 16, 2007

Bottled water wants to be free.

Water_bottle

The best argument against paying for bottled water: It's pretty, it's cold, it's filtered and it tastes good. And nothing gets thrown away. This one comes from Royal Clayton's; Neal Fraser at Grace filters his water by reverse osmosis and serves it in a pitcher that looks something like this. Classy dude.

Royal Clayton's, 1855 Industrial St. (213) 622-0512
Grace, 7360 Beverly Blvd. (323) 934-4400

April 12, 2007

Daniel Melnick vs. Bottled Water

My boss received a letter from (appropriately enough) the guy who produced "L.A. Story."

Dear Peter:

... Even before we are invited to order at whichever fancy, as well as those not so fancy, restaurants (or as usual with me – joints), the serving person inquires as to our preference in waters.

I believe that Los Angeles and New York have very good tap water. Certainly, good enough for the amount usually consumed during a meal. I object to the blatant manipulation which adds substantially to most bills. Wouldn’t it be a good if the money that would be saved by drinking tap water be donated to the Motion Picture and Television Fund.

If you agree it would be great if one of your mavens could figure out a way to “formalize” such a movement.

Best personal regards,

Daniel Melnick

P.S. To hell with the personal consequences, I think Wolfgang will always give you and me a table - - and screw the others.

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