The Story of The Three Emmas Cocktail
Here’s a cocktail tale for the upcoming International Women’s Day. The Three Emmas at San Antonio’s Hotel Emma represents a scandalous story of love, betrayal and …
Valentine’s Day Drink Specials We Love
Since Valentine’s Day is a huge on-premise occasion, most restaurants offer special menus and festive themed cocktails. (Don’t miss our 2019 Valentine’s Day recipe roundup!) These …
Service With Sparkle
I was perusing the wine list at a local restaurant on a rainy Monday night. A woman working on the floor saw me and came over. …
A Chicago Hotelier’s DIY Mixology Amenity
Have you ever wished someone would deliver a craft cocktail to your room, or, better still, have it waiting in your room when you check in? …
The Monkey Mixer Rolls into Manhattan
I had a chance to check out the Monkey Mixer when Monkey Shoulder’s giant cocktail shaker made a stop in New York on July 12. The …
Takeaways From NC&B 2018
Bartenders, bar managers, nightclub owners and employees descended on Las Vegas for the Nightclub & Bar in late March to learn more about improving their skills …
Nashville Comes to Times Square
I went to an open house at the new Opry City Stage venue in New York. The live music and dining space, a joint-venture project between …
Anthony Bourdain Enjoys a Wee Dram of The Balvenie
The third season of Raw Craft kicked off on Oct. 30 in New York with a screening of the first episode, complete with a Balvenie Scotch …
Celebrating Rum Day With Cocktail Pairings
Did you hoist a rum drink on Aug. 16 to commemorate National Rum Day? I enjoyed some at a paired cocktail dinner hosted by Dominican Republic …
Tasting: 4 Irish Whiskeys From Teeling
Teeling Distillery reflects both the difficult past and bright future of Irish whiskey. Few spirits are hotter than Irish whiskey. But just 40 years back this category was …
