1- What Gashmiyus is absolutely essential for a g’valdik Shabbos
Morning Kiddush?
Anything above 80 proof.
2 – What Food shall be chosen for the first Mezoynoyz Brocho?
I always recommend a plain piece of chocolate cake or a kichel, you can be sure you will have some mezonos in the slice of cake or kichel. The fancier cakes are loaded with cream, margarine, fillings and frostings, and usually contain very little “mezonos substance”.
3 – What do we think about mixed Kiddushim?
I always think it is a bad idea to mix hagafen and shehakol beverages in the same kiddush cup. Best to make kiddush on a cup of wine, and then make a lchaim on the bourbon or scotch of your choice.
4 – What are the best conversation starters in the Kiddush Hall?
Is there more herring? Great, can you pass it? alternatively, Did you try some of that (insert favorite scotch or bourbon here) yet? No, pass your cup and lets make a lchaim.
5 – What are the best ways to remember to say ‘Al HaMichyoh’ upon leaving the Kiddush Hall?
Listen when the Rav is saying out loud and answer amen.