Four takeaways from the Maison Premiere Almanac and beverage director Will Elliott
Reading the Maison Premiere Alamanc and chatting with its beverage director, Will Elliott taught me several things. Below are things I...
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COCKTAIL CHRONICLES
Reflections and learnings as I dig deep
into the industry and its history
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- May 23
- 3 min
5 takeaways from Michael Ruhlman’s cocktail book and our conversation
There are not many cocktail books I heartily recommend for people beginning to tiptoe into the cocktail waters. The reality is most books...
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Want to try out my podcast? Here are episode recommendations.
Recently I've been in conversation with several people who have asked me for recommendations of which #podcast episode of mine they...
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Does the bar have a TV?
Today I chatted with Kevin Pigott, the global brand ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W. It was a good time, and I look forward to sharing it....
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Your Hangover Prevention/Survival Guide
I'm writing this on the eve of #StPatricksDay🇮🇪, as I prepare to attend my city's festivities with a couple of friends. The one who...
- Mar 15
- 5 min
The Monthly Dinner Party: a new era
As I write these words, we’ve reached the three-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. While we all knew something ominous and...
- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
Day of the Dead, Water of Life
This week I edited an upcoming podcast interview with terminal cancer survivor and distiller #JackieSummers of #Sorel (episode out...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 5 min
Maison Premiere
Do you have a favorite bar? Easier yet, think of a bar you enjoy. What makes it stand out? The food? The drinks? The staff? The decor?...
- Sep 24, 2022
- 2 min
How to navigate the spirit and cocktail universe
People often ask how I've learned so much about spirits and mixology. It began with a transformative visit to the bar Taste by Niche. I’d...
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
Building out your home bar
As I began writing this piece, I recalled a quote from a roaster at Blue Bottle coffee. It was a simple tip he had for better coffee at...
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
5 Days in New York
My wonderful parents have decided to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in New York and are "dragging along" my brother,...
- Aug 19, 2022
- 12 min
My journey from cocktail enthusiast to professional
When I interview podcast guests, I ask about their earliest experiences that made them fall in love with spirits, cocktails, and...
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
My crash course on Japanese cocktail culture
A few weeks ago, I asked beverage director Kira Webster what I assumed was a straightforward question. “Would you be up for teaching a...
- Aug 5, 2022
- 1 min
Easing into Campari
Campari holds a special place in the heart of many. But for some, the only place it belongs is the gutter. This big bold bitter is packed...
- Jun 25, 2022
- 5 min
Dear Tony
I was reminded via a post from Chef José Andres, that today is #BourdainDay. The birthday and remembrance of Anthony Bourdain. Time,...
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Not quite Ready-to-Drink
I’ll admit that even if you understand how to make delicious cocktails, the required work can still be a deterrent. Whether that’s...
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Infuse your tequila with strawberries
My knee-jerk reaction to the term #strawberrymargarita is not good. The first thing I think of is the infamous red bottle of sweet...
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
Upping Your G&T
As the weather warms, it's time for refreshing cocktails. This means bubbles and while we're at it, why not dress up a G&T. I'll overview...
- Apr 15, 2022
- 1 min
A new asset for your next event or product launch
When you’re hosting a client or employee event, why employ bar services that push forgettable drinks as opposed to a menu that becomes...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Better hospitality via better questions
Years ago, I was handed a copy of Setting the Table by restaurateur Danny Meyer. It helped me understand the difference between service...
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