Category Archive: booze

Bar Crawling in Miami: Broken Shaker, The Regent, The Dutch, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Gramps Bar

It’s been about 5 years since I was last in Miami so I was really excited to check out the new craft cocktail scene there. I made a short list of places to… Continue reading

Miami: Happy Hour at Tongue and Cheek

For our last meal in Miami, we chose to go to Tongue and Cheek. We had spotted it on our trips to Tap Tap and Joe’s and was curious about it. After reading… Continue reading

The Phoenix on La Cienega: Where the Locals Go

After dinner at Red Medicine, I asked my friend where she wanted to go. I had been thinking about checking out a craft cocktail bar I hadn’t been to yet and she said… Continue reading

Koreatown: KBBQ at Oo-Kook

I had a hankering for Korean BBQ and have been meaning to try out some new places in Koreatown. It seems like every few feet there’s a new KBBQ place opening in Ktown.… Continue reading

Santa Monica: Bacon Guacamole, Tacos & Tequila at TINGA

The question is can you have a frozen margarita made with fresh citrus? And TINGA answered, YES! The newest outpost opened in Santa Monica a few months ago. Locals in the area say… Continue reading

Film Review: Hey Bartender

Last night I attended a screening and after party for the film, “Hey Bartender.” I was excited to watch the film after watching the trailer because I recognized many of the places they… Continue reading

Barhopping in Orlando at Hanson’s Shoe Repair and The Woods

Before I left for Orlando for WSWA, I made a short list of craft cocktail bars including a speakeasy called Hanson’s Shoe Repair.  It’s in Downtown Orlando and upstairs from the NV Art… Continue reading

Highlights from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Show

  Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America took place April 28 through 30 in Orlando this year. The trade show showcases new products seeking distributorship, bartending competitions, seminars and parties. I was invited… Continue reading

WSWA: Judging the Hoptails Competition

The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America trade show met in Orlando last month and as part of the program held four bartending competitions. I along with 5 others judged Hoptails, a competition… Continue reading

Summer Beer Garden Returns to CHAYA DTLA

Chaya Downtown is running a few different special events. They’re kicking off their popular Summer Beer Garden on Tuesday, May 28 and having a celebration on Thursday, May 30 with live music performances… Continue reading