Who's Your Drink Daddy?
The makers of the Drink Daddy recently sent over one of their new beverage stations for us to test drive. With a little fall backyard shindig in the works, the gadget went home with me for the weekend. It was a short stay for the little guy, but, as it turned out, a welcome one.
Simple to assemble, the Drink Daddy comes in several sunny colors, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The table portion is made of marine-grade Sunbrella fabric, which not only means I don't need to worry about snacktime spills, but I also don't feel weighed down with the responsibility of bringing it in during every rainstorm. (Hey, I have enough other things to worry about!)
What I really liked about the Drink Daddy though, was just the overall handiness of it. I can't tell you how many times I've wished I had a little side table for parties. And this one is ultra functional. Not only can guests put their drinks in the holders (great when it's your turn at croquet), but I love the idea of putting dips in each of the pockets, and chips and crackers in the center. It's like a portable lazy Susan. With really long legs.
The Drink Daddy also has cool flexibility for using it in all locations. You can put it out on the lawn using the bottom spike, or you can affix the base accessory (sold separately) and turn it into a patio table. And, although it definitely wouldn't match my living room décor, I've been thinking how cool it would be for game day or movie night in front of the TV. It would even be fun for a buffet or a barbecue--putting the condiments or the table settings in the pockets.
According to photos at Amazon, the Drink Daddy is a bit of a rambling man, showing up at the beach, at campgrounds, and in the snow. Have backpack, will travel!
Overall, a thumbs up for fun and functionality!
--KitchenMaus
Pete on October 14, 2009 at 05:11 PM
There's no way that the price on the page you linked to is correct -- right? Seriously that looks like it's made from the same material as the $7 chairs I buy at Target. It would be worth 10% of that price, but little more.