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The Flatiron Building in NYC is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s shaped like a gigantic wedge of pie. Being that today is 3.14 day or PI, I started thinking about the buildings that reminded …
I’ve long held that the quality of your ice can either make or break your cocktail. I’ve spoken to many experts about quality ice and we all agree. You need to control the quality of the water to …
“Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.” This line popped into my brain last night. Of all the movies, I had to dream about Chinatown last night. I think it was something to do with water and hangover cures. …
Did it take a trip to Santa Fe to learn to love Tequila? Yes it did. Instead of a morning Mimosa at brunch, the drink of choice will now be a freshly juiced lime, woven carefully with excellent …
I spent the past week up in Boston. It’s a magical place that constantly is in flux. There are all kinds of new construction and the skyline is practically changing overnight. This bridge, (shown above) is the perfect …
Woodford Reserve has come out with a couple of new bourbon expressions that are a breath of fresh air. I recommend that you try to find them. The first sample that I opened tasted immediately of a …
Klaus is a lucky little guy. He recently discovered a new drink named Spodee. What is Spodee you ask? Well the easy answer is Wine and Shine. Hmmm. Wine and Shine, like moonshine and country wine? Yes …
I grew up surrounded by great design. My parent’s home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built by his East Coast representative, the late Morton Delson. Design was near and far at all times, from breakfast to …
I’ve always said that ice is the most important element in a cocktail. No truer words have been spoken by myself. Christopher James who is the bar chef at the Ryland Inn, located in Whitehouse, NJ (recently awarded …
I’ve discovered over the past year that better water is possible. How? With the Mavea “Inspired Water” pitcher that’s how. But how can a plastic container with a filter really give better water? Don’t I have to boil …