As you can tell by that new banner ad to the left side of the screen, tickets are now on sale for the tenth annual Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans this July 2012. I've been going for the past seven or so years and love it. There... Read more →
The new bar/cabaret in Oakland, The Night Light, describes its design as "Captain Nemo's fantasy bordello." Sounds good to me. Here is the drink list. The Lambretta $10 Death’s Door Gin, Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Fee Brother’s Orange Bitters, Stirred & served up with an Orange Twist Old... Read more →
I wrote this piece on predictions for the Bay Area cocktail scene back in November for The Bold Italic magazine, and it has just gone online. They made it look super snazzy for the web. Predictions include: Shorter cocktail menus Hyper-local cocktail menus More Scott Beattie Cocktail party pop-ups Other... Read more →
Should you happen to be riding along with Seabourn Cruises sometime soon, you may find a story from me in your onboard magazine. I wrote a story about pastis, how is originated wtih absinthe, and what it's like today. I don't think the story will ever go online, so you'll... Read more →
Opening on March 28th is Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek, California. The beverage program was done by Nicole Burke. "Nicole Burke, named by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area's "Up and Coming Sommeliers," will be heading up the beverage program. Burke is planning a wine list... Read more →
I write the New Booze blog over at ShakeStir.com, an online community for bartenders. It's a great place to read about new spirits hitting the market or expanding distribution into new markets. March was a big month for New Booze. New products included: Stolichnaya Hot and Sticki Firelit Batch 5... Read more →
In my latest post over at FineCooking.com, I have a recipe for a port cocktail created by David Wondrich, author of Imbibe and Punch. It contains rum, port, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Go get some! Read more →
How much alcohol can you bring in your luggage? For most American airlines, the limit is five liters of spirits, and unlimited quantities of wine and beer (and other alcohol beneath 24% ABV). In fact, that's the general rule of the TSA, the Transportation Security Administration, of the United States.... Read more →