Food

Not many drinks lend themselves to so much expected variation as the Martini. James Bond famously preferred his shaken, though classic bartending ...

I’ve once again stumbled into The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon, in which I come to notice that topics of interest pop up all around me. I’m often...

If my memory serves me correctly, I’ve never set any New Year's resolutions before… but here I am at the end of January, setting one. Here it ...

For many imbibers, coffee and alcohol go hand-in-hand (or head-in-hand if you’ve had a few too many the night before!). Many of us who share int...

The holidays are already upon us, and it’s time to get ready for parties, friends, and family. All calling for — or requiring (depends on your fam...

I never thought this day would come — the day when I recommend that you use vodka in a cocktail recipe instead of gin. I made it very clear in m...

IntroductionAs the chill of autumn descends, the desire for warm, comforting flavors intensifies. Indulge in the spirit of the season with thi...

For most of the country, the long days of summer have passed and people are preparing for cooler weather and changing leaves. But in California, w...

The recent California heat wave has kept me reaching for cold beverages, especially one of my favorite summer cocktails — the Paloma.A great...

Tiki drinks seem to be popping up everywhere in my social media feeds these days. And why not? They’re beautifully presented and perfect for ser...

There comes a time in life when you're no longer chasing the highest ratio of alcohol by volume (ABV) to dollars. The trend has been going on for ...