Archive for the ‘Cocktails’ Category

Let 100 (O.K., 8) Bartending Philosophies Bloom

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The cocktail movement is becoming so diverse and sophisticated that it encompasses several distinct approaches and philosophies. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By OLIVER SCHWANER-ALBRIGHT and software by Elliott Back

A Brotherhood Formed With Cocktails and Ice

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

A growing legion of amateur connoisseurs have turned recherché cocktails into a lifestyle, or to hear some tell it, a religion. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JONATHAN MILES and software by Elliott Back

White Russians Arise, This Time at a Bowling Alley

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The White Russian, a sweet cocktail made with vodka, Kahlúa and cream or milk, is seeing a renaissance thanks in large part to the cult following of “The Big Lebowski.” Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By STEVEN KURUTZ and software by Elliott Back

Food Stuff: To Shake Up the Bartender on Your List

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

A new cocktail shaker by Metrokane is a clever innovation. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By FLORENCE FABRICANT and software by Elliott Back

Shaken & Stirred: Where There’s Smoke, There’s Firewater

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Five years after Mayor Michael Bloomberg banished smoke-filled barrooms, smoke is coming back. Only this time the smoke isn’t in the air. It’s in your drink. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JONATHAN MILES and software by Elliott Back

Boîte: The Sky Above, the Street Far Below

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

As the seasons continue to change in New York, Highbar finds itself tackling an inexact calculus: How do you keep high-flown clientele coming back when your main attraction, an open-air rooftop, loses its appeal? Related PostsGoście Warszawskiego FestiwaluNagrodzony na ubiegłorocznym festiwalu w Wenecji Rodrigo Pla - reżyser ...

Shaken And Stirred: The Bar as Voting Booth

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

This season’s wave of election-themed cocktails begs the playful question: Is it possible to detect bias in a drink? Related PostsDesigner’s lawyer: 9 women lied in rape claims (AP)AP - A defense attorney for fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander told jurors Friday in ...

Vital Signs Under the Viaduct

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Something fresh is happening way, way uptown on 12th Avenue, where four nightspots with a downtown vibe and a Latin beat have recently opened. Related PostsDiner’s Journal: The Wrong EntreeWhat should a restaurant do when they give a diner the wrong entree?. Related PostsNo ...

Shaken and Stirred: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Some restaurateurs who don’t have a full liquor license have turned to sake-based cocktails to fill in their menu gaps. Related PostsDiner’s Journal: The Wrong EntreeWhat should a restaurant do when they give a diner the wrong entree?. Related PostsNo related po...Diner’s Journal: A ...

Dining Briefs: Historic Cocktails and Absinthe

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Apotheke has a host of cocktails that Diamond Jim Brady wouldn’t recognize, while the center of attention at White Star is absinthe. Related PostsBędzie kolejny bestseller?Lil’ Wayne nie próżnuje i nagrywa następcę albumu “Tha Carter III”. Related Po...Critic’s Notebook: Old Gender Roles With Your Dinner?Although the goal in ...