You can make a clear block of ice using an insulated cooler with the Directional Freezing method. You can also use this method to freeze objects inside of ice blocks including freezing a full-sized bottle inside an ice block. If you are able to add an aquarium pump to the... Read more →
For my latest post on Departures.com, I wrote up some bar visits to Atlanta. Bars included in this story are: Holeman & Finch, Proof and Provision, The Lawrence, Kimball House, and Leon's Full Service. Read more →
Trick Dog bar in San Francisco launches their new menu - clever as always. Here's a first look. Read more →
For a recent article on Liquor.com I checked in with some bar managers who manage to balance retail sales with cocktail service to see what they had to say about it. Read more →
That's what I wrote about in a recent story for Liquor.com. I asked several bartenders what they serve instead. Their answers ranged from other cinnamon spirits to homemade versions. One bar owner revealed a clever way he uses it to move through stale inventory. Read more →
Advanced packing tips for sharp objects and liquids from bartenders who travel a ton. Read more →