Minty at Home: Martini vs Manhattan
A few weeks ago when I started making drinks at home, resurrecting my Minty Popup Bar, I made a pair of classics; the Martini and Manhattan. I recently did inventory and though… Continue reading
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Cointreau: Art of the Mix Recap
Occasionally I like to go to consumer events from liquor companies. When you go only to industry and press events, sometimes you lose track of what they’re educating the general public on.… Continue reading
Chinatown: Build Your Own Manhattan or Martini at 643 North
The new gastropub 643 North has opened in Chinatown. Located across the street from Spring Street BBQ, 643 North has locked in the corner with craft beer, cocktails and a full menu of… Continue reading
NYC: Ramen at Ronin Bar & Grill
While I was in New York, I had a ramen craving. Did I go to the ones I had mentally placed on my NYC eats list? No! I found the nearest Japanese restaurant… Continue reading
NYC: Sashimi at Mishima
On my first night in New York City, we had dinner at Mishima. I had been up practically all night and day and it had been a long travel day. While sushi… Continue reading
Long Beach: 555 East Steakhouse
A couple of weekends back, I was having a very intense meat craving. I ended up having steak several times and once was at 555 East, a steakhouse in Long Beach. I had… Continue reading
Seattle: Bar Hopping to Ba Bar, Liberty, Bathtub Gin, Coterie Room, Tini Bigs, Tavern Law & Canon
Day Two in Seattle started off with bright skies but it gradually became a bit gray and moody. Michael Kostin of Paratii Craft Bar started our bar tour off at Ba Bar. I… Continue reading
Table 20’s 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender Contest: Interview with Judge Marcos Tello
The Minty recently caught up with busy bartender Marcos Tello via email about the 2nd Annual LA’s Best Bartender contest. Marcos Tello is one of the judges along with last year’s winner Matthew… Continue reading
All-Night Happy Hour at Copa d’Oro
On Mondays, Copa d’Oro in Santa Monica features an all-night happy hour.What I like about the cocktails at Copa d’Oro (besides the hot bartenders mixing them), are that they are classic libations.… Continue reading
Cocktalian Chicago
I’ve been to some bars in L.A. where bartenders have told me they were inspired by the cocktails at Chicago’s The Violet Hour. I’ve read some articles about this bar and it was… Continue reading