Trader Vic's in Emeryville, the large water-adjacent spot in the East Bay of San Francisco with some of the artifacts of the original Trader Vic's Oakland location, is reopening September 28th after a remodel and menu update. Part of that update is of the drinks. A Trader Vic's representative told... Read more →
My second piece on the FineCooking.com cocktail blog is up. It is a rather simple fresh lime Gimlet recipe. I know that the Rose's lime cordial Gimlet is historically accurate, but I mean seriously, yuck. Read more →
We're coming up on San Francisco Cocktail Week this week. While you're planning your whole week around it (aren't you?) take another look at the schedule, because a ton of new events have been added. The event list is here. Read more →
Thanks to the new Chambord Flavored Vodka for supporting Alcademics. "Chambord Flavored Vodka delivers the floral aromatics of the hibiscus flower with notes of vanilla, white chocolate and the distinctive flavor of the original Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, delivering a unique and satisfying taste experience when enjoyed straight or in... Read more →
My new story for the San Francisco Chronicle is online. Latest cocktail trend is low-alcohol drinks Camper English, Special to The Chronicle Friday, September 17, 2010 Like a food menu, a proper cocktail list reflects a chosen theme while catering to a variety of diners. The low-alcohol drinks now showing... Read more →
I am continuing to update the Airline Drink Menus page with new menus, and would like to remind you that you can contribute by mailing me snapshots of the drink selection on any airline you fly. Yesterday I flew United, Aer Lingus, and Iberia. United now offers different beverages depending... Read more →
As many people know, the Delta terminal at JFK is a nightmarish hellhole that should be avoided at all costs. I travel through there frequently. As if you needed one, here's another reason to fly through LaGuardia instead: They're improving the drinks. OTG also tapped a team of renowned wine,... Read more →
I'm off to Jerez, Spain, to learn more about sherry next week. Posting may or may not be light, so here are some links to old blog posts about sherry. This post explains how sherry is made. Pictures from my last trip. Some cultural stuff from my last trip to... Read more →