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by Brian | Mar 31, 2013 | Cookbook Review, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Vokda. The things I did not know, or suspect and was wrong. In 2010, after 30 years of mixology experience, Tony Abou-Garmin wrote the hit book The Modern Mixologist [no, I haven’t reviewed it here, but I will]. Tony has worked everywhere perfecting his craft. At Po...
by Brian | Mar 30, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Neglect. It’s an awful thing. And to be big and luscious and still be neglected makes aboslutly no sense. Uh, no, I did not misspell abosolutly up above and here. It’s a pun. This is a vodka drink. Grapefruit, actually ruby red grapefruit, is the item of the day. We...
by Brian | Mar 19, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Spring is tomorrow. You know, spring. Sun. Flowers. Warmth. Scents. I’m looking out my window now at the pre-spring landscape. Not a lot a green leaves yet. There is, actually, eight inches of snow. I can’t drive anywhere. The roads are ice. And I’m listening to an...
by Brian | Feb 28, 2013 | Cooking Classes, Cooking Events, Dedicated Drinker's Diary
Taste of Sake Come and experience the very elusive spirit of Sake. Sake is one spirit that many of us want to enjoy, but are just not sure how to approach. Come and join us as we will be hosting 6 Sake producers from Japan as we pour a total of 9 sakes – some of...
by Brian | Feb 9, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
“Am I getting old?” I asked Suzen “No.” “Do I lack a sense of adventure?” “No.” I was not reassured. It was Thursday night and in Manhattan the winds were furious. It was late, almost 11PM and Suzen had just...
by Brian | Feb 2, 2013 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Punch. Punch can be a very useful contribution to a party, particularly one you are giving. It’s an easy way to supply beverages to your guests with modest labor. After all, when the guests are an hour away, who wants to be worrying about ice, a missing bottle...
