Beaker and Flask, Clyde Common Nominated for “Spirited Awards”

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Tales of the Cocktail is a five-day drinks convention where thousands of chefs, bartenders, spirits writers, and drink geeks go to New Orleans to gorge on seminars and tastings. It is the most important cocktail education, celebration and awards … [Read more...]

Tales of the Cocktail Part 3

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I'm finally back from New Orleans. Although the Tales of the Cocktail ended on Monday, I stayed to visit with friends and take a quick side trip to Austin to visit some relatives. It's good to be back in the cooler weather of Portland. A few more … [Read more...]

Tales of the Cocktail Part Deux

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I've been having a great time in the Big Easy, and enjoying all the events at Tales of the Cocktail. My liver is reeling. Between all the samples handed out at tastings and presentations, and the freely-flowing cocktails at the official events, I'm … [Read more...]

Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008!

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Forward by Food Dude: Still at Tales of the Cocktail 2008, so I'm in no condition to write about anything. These people can drink! On the other hand, it's so hot and humid here, you pretty much have to drink; only way to keep cool, you know? I … [Read more...]