Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Weekly Standard: The Cocktail Renaissance The cocktail is a lovely simple thing: a mixture of spirits and flavorings that whets the appetite, pleases the eye, and stimulates the mind. (more…) New York Daily News: Cocktails of the City: Five … Continue reading →

Journal Record: Tending to business Skilled bartenders have always intrigued Garrett Blackwood. (more…) Los Angeles Times: A new calling for a bold band of bartenders Armed with a cocktail shaker and a dream, Marcos Tello is on a mission to … Continue reading →

The Times-Picayune: Tales of the Cocktail says gin What I don’t know about gin is a lot. I love a good gin and tonic or a gimlet on a hot summer day, but when the bartender asks me which gin … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Daily News: Farm-fresh cocktails: Bartenders turn to fruit, herbs for inspiration The next time you visit your local farmers market or produce section, don’t just think about salads. Think about cocktails. (more…) New York Times: A Speakeasy that’s not … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times: Where does a pirate drink artisanal cocktails? R Bar. Really. Aaron Barnhart learned the hard way that the artisanal cocktails on offer at R Bar on Monday nights are meant for sipping, not for pounding. (more…) New … Continue reading →