Category Archives: Libations
One More Reason to Love the 80s
On night 2 of my Parisian life, I found myself at a private wine dinner with a bunch of French people where not only were we tasting vintages from the 1980s, there was a quiz, too. I was the only … Continue reading
Bitters Sweet
The rain hit my northbound Acela train right after Stamford, and didn’t let go all. day. long. By the time I finished a long, schleppy day pulling clothes for a shoot, which involved multiple trips along the cold, puddle-filled streets … Continue reading
Cocktail Hour: Sazerac
The Sazerac was invented in New Orleans in the 19th century by a bartender who loved Sazerac, the French brandy. Today rye whiskey forms the base of a cocktail that is incredibly aromatic and sippable thanks to an herbsaint rinse … Continue reading
Filed under Entertaining, Libations
Bloodies and Moules
It’s almost sacrilege that I haven’t paid my respects to the bloody mary at Ditch Plains and Landmarc (they’re sister restaurants). It’s a triumph. First, it’s served in a pint glass. When I order a bloody, I’m looking for a … Continue reading
Filed under AFB: Where to Go, Eating, Libations, Restaurants
Spain Diaries: Loving the Caña
“How many things can you buy for a euro, that are as satisfying?” That is the question I posed to my fellow caña-drinkers, to which one of them wisely noted, “It was actually 80 cents.” The Spaniards do a lot … Continue reading
Cocktail Inspiration from Public
I’ve loved on Public for awhile. The cool design, the creative menu, the amazing cocktails. Since we’re on the cusp of a three-day weekend, which promises to be full of fun and maybe a party or two, I thought I’d … Continue reading
Filed under Libations, Restaurants
