Mike Madaio
@lifeattable.bsky.social
Author, “A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,” out now. (Ordering info in bio link.) Also write about PA wine and Italian wine and food.
https://lifeattable.com
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Mike Madaio
@lifeattable.bsky.social
· Nov 17
If you are new to following me here please check out my food and wine books! 🤓🙏🏻
1) A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
2) Becoming Chianti Classico
(Monograph on how CC became different than Chianti)
3) Lost Mount Penn
(The fascinating wine house scene in Berks County PA in the 1800s)
1) A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
2) Becoming Chianti Classico
(Monograph on how CC became different than Chianti)
3) Lost Mount Penn
(The fascinating wine house scene in Berks County PA in the 1800s)
You know what grinds my gears? When I am trying to set up a call with someone and they respond “call me anytime.” Do they think this is helpful? They’re not actually available “anytime,” so saying that is the opposite of helpful. In fact, it suggests that they don’t value my time.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
You know what grinds my gears? When I am trying to set up a call with someone and they respond “call me anytime.” Do they think this is helpful? They’re not actually available “anytime,” so saying that is the opposite of helpful. In fact, it suggests that they don’t value my time.
I’m the Sandwich King y’all
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Haven't posted on this for well over a year--always good to check in--and since this one was with BlueSky'er Sandwich King @lifeattable.bsky.social, why not?
a.co/d/izR5pRN
For wine:
Haven't posted on this for well over a year--always good to check in--and since this one was with BlueSky'er Sandwich King @lifeattable.bsky.social, why not?
a.co/d/izR5pRN
For wine:
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’m the Sandwich King y’all
Who knew, the secret to somm’ing is… talking to customers?
Instead of using tasting notes and typical labels, these pros are making wine more approachable and inclusive through one-on-one conversations.
A New Generation of Sommeliers Is Rewriting the Language of Wine
Instead of using tasting notes and typical labels, these pros are making wine more approachable and inclusive through one-on-one conversations.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Who knew, the secret to somm’ing is… talking to customers?
It sure would be cool to try Alexander open.substack.com/pub/lifeatta... #wine
Alexander the Grape
The lost hybrid
open.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It sure would be cool to try Alexander open.substack.com/pub/lifeatta... #wine
Reposted by Mike Madaio
It’s a bloodbath. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...
Rogue Brewery Abruptly Ceases Operations at All of its Locations
Effective immediately, Rogue ceased operations at all its facilities, including the brewery in Newport, OR, and its pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland, and Salem.
washingtonbeerblog.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It’s a bloodbath. washingtonbeerblog.com/rogue-brewer...
Friend sent me this photo of my book on display at the UPenn bookstore 🙌
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Friend sent me this photo of my book on display at the UPenn bookstore 🙌
Saw post on Threads: Woman seeking Pinot Noir recs for meal w/ Pinot loving friend. She apparently hates PN, but loves… wait for it…
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Saw post on Threads: Woman seeking Pinot Noir recs for meal w/ Pinot loving friend. She apparently hates PN, but loves… wait for it…
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Tempranillo.
We all have our preferences, but this one cracked me up.
#wine
Reposted by Mike Madaio
gather round, friends, and let us celebrate this important anniversary
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
gather round, friends, and let us celebrate this important anniversary
In today’s NYT spelling bee, I have found more words that are real words but not considered words by the bee than any other time that I’ve ever played the game. Shouldn’t it just take words that are in the dictionary? 🤔
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
In today’s NYT spelling bee, I have found more words that are real words but not considered words by the bee than any other time that I’ve ever played the game. Shouldn’t it just take words that are in the dictionary? 🤔
Reposted by Mike Madaio
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
Expert Editorial: Accessibility Widgets Might Be Harming Your Winery’s Website
Making a winery website more accessible is not just a legal or ethical imperative. It’s also good business. By Mike Madaio Perusing many winery websites
wineindustryadvisor.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
Just saw an ad trying to convince me to be mad that PA lawmakers want to raise taxes on online gambling. Um, I hadn’t heard about that before your commercial, and it sounds great to me.
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Just saw an ad trying to convince me to be mad that PA lawmakers want to raise taxes on online gambling. Um, I hadn’t heard about that before your commercial, and it sounds great to me.
Yeah ok this seems to track with Chianti DOCG
Chianti Now Also as Rosé - Consortium Responds to Declining Demand tinyurl.com/yyzp77dd #chianti #wine #roséwine #rosé #pinkwine @wineworldnews.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Yeah ok this seems to track with Chianti DOCG
Look at the size of this cauliflower head I got via Instacart #shrinkflation
November 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Look at the size of this cauliflower head I got via Instacart #shrinkflation
Artichoke parm: smash or pass? assets.bonappetit.com/photos/64809...
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Artichoke parm: smash or pass? assets.bonappetit.com/photos/64809...
Reposted by Mike Madaio
As the proverb says, “Do what you love and you will be unemployable”
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As the proverb says, “Do what you love and you will be unemployable”
Reposted by Mike Madaio
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
The one where my book makes a cameo on TODAY
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
Cookbook Store Cultivates Community With Potluck-Style Events
Binding Agents is a bookstore for cooks that is creating community through a shared love of food. Each month, it hosts a cookbook club where local residents whip up recipes from a featured book and…
www.today.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The one where my book makes a cameo on TODAY
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
www.today.com/video/cookbo...
Reposted by Mike Madaio
Speaking of sandwiches, I see the wonderful @lifeattable.bsky.social Philly sandwiches book in this Today Show clip! www.today.com/video/cookbo...
Cookbook Store Cultivates Community With Potluck-Style Events
Binding Agents is a bookstore for cooks that is creating community through a shared love of food. Each month, it hosts a cookbook club where local residents whip up recipes from a featured book and ga...
www.today.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Speaking of sandwiches, I see the wonderful @lifeattable.bsky.social Philly sandwiches book in this Today Show clip! www.today.com/video/cookbo...
I have no idea why so many people are talking about truffle fries, but it is a good reminder that many “average” people still believe truffle oil is an acceptable ingredient.
November 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I have no idea why so many people are talking about truffle fries, but it is a good reminder that many “average” people still believe truffle oil is an acceptable ingredient.
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
Expert Editorial: Accessibility Widgets Might Be Harming Your Winery’s Website
Making a winery website more accessible is not just a legal or ethical imperative. It’s also good business. By Mike Madaio Perusing many winery websites
wineindustryadvisor.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I wrote a thing about the prevalence of those annoying (and mostly useless) website accessibility widgets. It’s aimed at a winery audience but is also applicable to any website. wineindustryadvisor.com/2025/11/05/a...
The Graza EVOO people are selling wine now, and of course it is a …checks notes… Pinot Meunier from Oregon.
Points for originality I suppose.
Points for originality I suppose.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Graza EVOO people are selling wine now, and of course it is a …checks notes… Pinot Meunier from Oregon.
Points for originality I suppose.
Points for originality I suppose.
Reposted by Mike Madaio
Friend of mine is an amazing artist who's just starting to promote his work and I'd love to help him get past one (1) IG like for these INCREDIBLE "Saved By the Bell" sneakers that he created
(with the blank originals for reference)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQlCVn1...
(with the blank originals for reference)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQlCVn1...
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Friend of mine is an amazing artist who's just starting to promote his work and I'd love to help him get past one (1) IG like for these INCREDIBLE "Saved By the Bell" sneakers that he created
(with the blank originals for reference)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQlCVn1...
(with the blank originals for reference)
www.instagram.com/reel/DQlCVn1...
Reposted by Mike Madaio
you like to see a guy named ernie succeed
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
you like to see a guy named ernie succeed