To your health, ticket giveaways, and vino cheers Well tomatoes, we have big news this week, plus ticket giveaways, and some fun wine gift ideas. In the big news category,
Dr. Nancy Snyderman and
Dr. Susan Love, along with their
BeWell team of health experts, are now featured at
The Three Tomatoes. More about that in a minute. But first, if you're looking to spice up your love life, don't miss Rev. Laurie Sue's article on
Tantric Sex this week at our web site (Hey, before she was a reverend, she was editor-in-chief of
Playgirl.) And also at our web site, you'll find the
Glam Gals advice on "how to look fabulous in less than 10 minutes". And we've posted new videos to
3T.TV, like classical guitarist Virginia Luque and a very funny video,
Beware the Dog House, a cautionary tale for all you guys out there (and yes, we know you read us). But before you visit, read on to find out about those free tickets, Dr. Snyderman's advice, and wines with names like
Fat Bastard and
Bitch. They could be the perfect gifts for some of those on your shopping list.
The ticket giveaways A couple of weeks ago,
Valerie Smaldone reviewed
Glimpses of the Moon, which she describes as an "infectious and charming new musical" currently playing Monday nights at the beautiful and also charming Oak Room at the
Algonquin Hotel on West 43rd Street. Tickets are $65 each, but three lucky tomatoes will get (2) tickets each for one of three Monday nights, December 15, 22, or 29.
Caveat: While the tickets are free, there is a $30 per person minimum for drinks and/or food. If you would like a chance to win the tickets, email us,
tomato@thethreetomatoes.com, no later than noon on Friday December 12th and let us know which Monday evening you'd like to attend (Dec. 15, 22, or 29.) We'll notify the winners Friday afternoon. Good luck!
Healthy Conversations now featured at The Three Tomatoes If you're like
The Three Tomatoes, the internet is often the first place you head for medical diagnoses, treatments, and second opinions. And if you're like us, you've probably diagnosed yourself with everything from Leprosy to Mad Cow Disease, and read medical advice posted by manicurists. Well now there's a new health site in town, and it's called
BeWell, a "real" expert-guided online community centered on credible health content and dialogue.
Co-founded by NBC News chief medical editor,
Dr. Nancy Synderman, whom you see frequently if you're a
Today Show junkie like us, and renowned breast cancer expert,
Dr. Susan Love, whose best seller book
Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book was dubbed as the breast cancer "bible" by the
New York Times.
BeWell features a team of healthcare experts and the opportunity for expert-guided online health discussions. "These are the experts to whom we, as doctors, would turn for advice," said Dr. Nancy Snyderman. And now, here's the best part. Every week at
The Three Tomatoes you'll find some terrific advice from the BeWell team, and a chance to join in the conversations at their web site.
Those Pink Slip BluesThis week at
The Three Tomatoes, Dr. Snyderman talks about how feeling down about losing a job isn't just a drag - it could be the precursor to more serious health concerns, particularly for men. Find out what you can do to help when someone you love is struggling with job loss in
Pink Slip Blues.
Vino Cheers for Everyone on Your List
Most of us will be attending a holiday party or two within the next few weeks hosted at someone's house. In addition to bringing the traditional bottle of Cabernet or Bubbly from your favorite vintner like Banfi, why not add some fun to the party by adding one of these bottles into the mix. It's sure to add to the conversation and you never know-- most of them are also good enough to stand on their own. Our new favorite wine store is
K&D Wines and Spirits in Manhattan. Neil, the manager has ordered some of our favorites below-tell him we sent you. They will ship FREE to anywhere in Manhattan with NO minimum! Call them at 212-289-1818, visit them at 1366 Madison Avenue or
online .
Bitch (Grenache South Australia)
The Three Tomatoes were waiting at the bar at one of our favorite restaurants for our table when we saw this wine offered by the glass. The label is very funny and on the back it says Bitch about 70 times. And, it's good-it received a 90 rating from Robert Parker. Available
online for $10.79. Buy a case to give to all the Bitches in your life.
Fat Bastard Not to leave the men out,
The Three Tomatoes are equal opportunity offenders. The name came from a French friend of the winemaker who used the term FAT bastard often to describe things that were great but hearing it in a French accent made it so much funnier. And so, a wine was born. Offered in several different varietals, they range from about $12-$20 a bottle. Special ordered for The Three Tomatoes by
K&D Wines and Spirits in Manhattan. And tell Neil we sent you.
Recession Red For the Tomatoes who have been Pink Slipped. The label says "Times are tough. Toast the simple pleasures." This wine has been flying off the shelves- good luck finding it. Priced at only $3.99, you can always make vinegar if you don't like it. We thought it wasn't bad at all. Available Dec. 15th at
Gotham Wines on 94th Street and Broadway (212) 932-0990. Or for you Tomatoes willing to travel to Long Island it can be found at
Bottle Buys in Glen Head for $2.99!
Doghouse It's no surprise that
The Three Tomatoes love our dogs. Show your dog lover friends how much you doggone appreciate them with a bottle of Dog House wine. This winery is not only highly awarded, but affordable. And, the best part, their pet cause at Dog House is raising money for
Guide Dogs for the Blind, a charitable organization that provides guide dogs and training free of charge to the blind and visually impaired. Most wines retail for about $10. Here's the
retail store locator link.
Mommy's Time Out "What a drag it is getting old. Kids are different today, I hear every mother say, Mother needs something today to calm her down..." Because all Mom's need a little help sometimes. Leave out the little yellow pill and give a bottle to the Moms in your life. Pinot Grigio cost about $10. You can find it at Grand Harvest Wines in Grand Central across from track 17. 
Old Fart A gift for your crotchety friends. They say wine made from grapes of old vines will produce a great amount of flavor. There are two varieties, Old Fart Wine, which is a Grenache/Syrah, and Old Fart Wife, which is a Chardonnay. Both retail for somewhere around $10. Also available 
