Jun 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Flickr, pkorsmok/Peter Rood
There's something about a bar on vacation that relaxes us. It could be a fancy hotel bar, an unassuming neighborhood watering hole or a trendy nightclub; and it can be friendly and chatty, or anonymous and discreet. Perhaps it's comforting to know that our cocktails are made more or less the same the world wide, there's nearly always another person to strike up a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Guam Beach Bar
Jun 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Flickr, pkorsmok/Peter Rood
There's something about a bar on vacation that relaxes us. It could be a fancy hotel bar, an unassuming neighborhood watering hole or a trendy nightclub; and it can be friendly and chatty, or anonymous and discreet. Perhaps it's comforting to know that our cocktails are made more or less the same the world wide, there's nearly always another person to strike up a ...Aspen/Snowmass Hosts Inaugural 'Après Ski Cocktail Classic,' March 14-17
Mar 9th, 2013 at 1:00PM: What's more fun than drinking an après ski beer at altitude? Attending a post-slopes cocktail festival at altitude. The first-annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic debuts in Aspen/Snowmass March 14-17, and will feature superstar mixologists and boozy experts such as Tony Abou-Ganim and Steve "Wine Geek" Olson, as well as chefs, sommeliers, spirit aficionados and "professional tipplers." ...The Spirit(s) Of Christmas: Great Distilled Gifts To Give
Dec 19th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The holidays are stressful for many reasons, one of which is gift pressure. Host(ess), Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, gifts for neighbors, obligatory "thank you for the great mail delivery/haircuts/massages gifts."
You know what makes for a thoughtful gift that reduces stress? A bottle of something delicious. Unless, of course, your intended recipients don't/aren't old enough to drink. I can't ...Why I Love The 'Loin: San Francisco's Vibrant Tenderloin Neighborhood
Nov 23rd, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Having lived in San Francisco off and on for the better part of half my life, I've seen my share of gentrification. And, like many things, it has its positives and negatives. It's hard to hate on improvements in housing standards, public safety and sanitation. It's great to see economic growth in neighborhoods once plagued by social ills. It utterly sucks to see yet another crappy chain store ...London Bartender Makes World's Oldest And Most Expensive Cocktail
Oct 21st, 2012 at 4:00PM:
World-renowned mixologist Salvatore Calabrese has recently broken the Guinness World Record for making the world's most expensive cocktail, "Salvatore's Legacy."
The video above shows Calabrese creating the concoction in London at Salvatore at Playboy, using the world's most expensive and oldest spirits. The total price of the drink is $8,830. Supposedly, the "world's leading cocktail ...
10 Best Underground Bars In New York
Oct 18th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
New York offers many experiences for the traveler looking for a quality libation. As the weather gets colder and the streets get more crowded, try warming up away from the masses at one of these cozy, underground spaces.
The Vault At Pfaff's
643 Broadway
Located underground at Broadway and Bleecker in NoHo, The Vault at Pfaff's is a neighborhood bar and lounge inspired by Charles ...Aspen's 'Revolutionary' New Restaurant: Is This The Future Of Fine Dining?
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: Aspen is well known for many things, some more savory (its restaurants) than others (Charlie Sheen arrests). There's also the world-class skiing, but a person's gotta eat, and Aspen definitely boasts some of Colorado's finest restaurants. In a ski town, that's saying a lot.
In June, Aspen's restaurant scene just grew a little bigger, better and more groundbreaking, with the opening of Chefs ...Sweet New Hotel Trend: On-Site Beehives And Honey Programs
Sep 19th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Going local, consuming natural products and being kind to the environment is becoming more important to people as they try to lead healthier lives. Luckily, many hotels are recognizing this, and trying to bring this philosophy to guests. It's for this reason I find myself on the 20th floor rooftop of the Waldorf Astoria New York, wearing a beekeeper's suit mere centimeters from 360,000 active ...The 3 Best Spots For A Drink In Newport, Rhode Island
Sep 2nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: During summer, the city of Newport, Rhode Island, brings in millions of visitors who want to experience history, mansions, sailing, boutique shops, delicious restaurants and relaxing on the water. One facet of Newport worth exploring is the drink scene. To help you enjoy scenic views, historical cocktails and quality craft beer, here are three of the best spots for a drink in Newport.
Castle ...Quirky Cocktails In Mexico: Mango Distilled Spirits
Aug 21st, 2012 at 4:00PM: While Mexico is renowned for its tequilas and mescals, if you're heading to Mazatlán there is another type of drink you should try: mango distilled spirits. Onilikan, which translates to "the place of liquor," is a distillery putting their fruit to good use. In fact, they are the first people in Mexico and one of the only in the world fermenting mango to create delectable spirits.
The ...Are Classic Cocktails Making A Comeback In The United States?
Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Gin martini, mint julep, manhattan, old-fashioned, sidecar – these classic cocktail favorites are nothing new in the world of libations. In fact, they've been around since Prohibition, standing the test of time, exemplifying a certain class of drinks that focuses on the spirit in a simple and honest way. While many modern drinks have been invented since then, incorporating exotic ingredients ...Airlines Around The World That Serve Free Alcohol
Jul 14th, 2012 at 1:00PM: Do you enjoy drinking booze on your flight, but don't want to pay for it? Despite many airlines charging extra for window seats, food, luggage and in-flight entertainment, there are still some that serve free alcoholic drinks – and, not just for first and business class passengers.
If you're flying domestic, you may want to consider Thai Airways, Qantas Airways, KLM, Air China or Air ...Havana In Seven Mojitos
Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:00PM:
"My mojito in La Bodeguita, my daiquiri in La Floridita," wrote Ernest Hemingway of his infamous drinking exploits in Havana. "Ernesto," as the Cubans call him, was a big fan of the rum, lime and mint-based cocktail, as evidenced by the slew of drinking holes throughout Cuba where he was reported to have drunk himself silly.
Indeed, sipping mojitos is a big part of the tourist ...Win A Trip To New Orleans With Sandeman's Summer Sangria Challenge
May 9th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Port enthusiasts will be familiar with the Sandeman brand, but this summer, the distinguished producer wants you to think of their fortified wine in a new light: as a mixer. For their Sandeman Summer Sangria Challenge, participants must submit a photo and original sangria recipe that incorporates a bottle of Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto.
Anything else goes ingredient-wise, but it's helpful ...Gallery: A guide to South American cocktails
Feb 8th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Margaritas, Cuba libres, piña coladas and mojitos are drinks with Latin American origins that have become staples at bars across America. But what about the drinks being mixed up further south? Whether you want to know what to order up at the bar during your next trip to South America or you are looking for a way to raise the bar at home, these mixed drinks will leave you thirsty for ...Boulder's mixology scene the place for holiday spirit(s)
Dec 21st, 2011 at 9:30AM:
By now, we're well into the Third Wave of the mixology craze. Cosmopolitans begat new types of martinis begat the revival of pre-Prohibition-era cocktails (which begat bartenders donning suspenders or dapper suit vests).
The revival of classic cocktails and trending toward intelligent, seasonally-driven mixology made with craft-distilled spirits has been driven by America's mania for all ...Traditional holiday beverages from around the world
Nov 30th, 2011 at 5:30PM: Americans aren't very creative when it comes to traditional holiday beverages (do, however, look for my upcoming story on Boulder's banging mixology scene, which includes some killer contemporary winter cocktails). Historically, though, we're more of an eggnog/mulled cider/hot chocolate kind of society.
I'm not knocking our Christmas beverages of choice. Properly made, they're delicious, and ...Want to try 300 drinks from 5 different continents?
Nov 27th, 2011 at 11:00AM: On December 1, 2011, ZaZa Bazaar will unveil its Wunder Bar. You will basically be able to go on a cocktail tour around the world without leaving Bristol, United Kingdom, as the bar will feature 300 drinks from five different continents.
Bar manager, Les Richards, and bar consultant, Ro Santus, have spent hours upon hours coming up with innovative and worldly drinks for all tastes and budgets. ...Holiday gifts for food (and drink)-loving travelers
Nov 16th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Holiday shopping is easy if the people on your list like to eat and/or imbibe. If they're into travel--be it armchair or the real deal--the options are endless This year, think beyond the predictable bottle of wine or pricey "artisan" cookies and give reusable, portable, eco-friendly gifts or small-batch edibles that are the taste equivalent of a trip abroad.
As for where to get these items, ...Video of the day: a goaty guide to pronouncing foreign cheeses
Nov 12th, 2011 at 4:00PM: The holidays are Cheese Season. At no other time of the year are cheese and specialty food shops as thronged by dairy-seeking customers. They're hungry for a fix or searching for a gift, recipe ingredient, or the makings of a cheese plate. Cheese is love, and one of the easiest, most elegant ways to kick off a cocktail party or conclude (or make) a memorable meal.
With that in mind, the folks ...
