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 glad this event is coming to an end. More highlights: I've been on the quest for the best Sazerac in the city. I've had to try … [Read more...] about Tales of the Cocktail 2008 Part II
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Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008 Part 1
I went to a whiskey tasting at 10:30 this morning, this after spending too much time at last night at The Carousel Bar in the Monteleone. It's one of those slowly revolving places, which can get a bit disorienting at times; especially late at night, if you are standing next to friends who are actually sitting. Sip, take a short step to the right, sip, step, sip, step. … [Read more...] about Tales of the Cocktail 2007 & 2008 Part 1
New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP
The Lotus Cardroom and Cafe has closed and the building will be torn down. According to KPTV, who seem to be breaking a fair amount of restaurant news these days - The historic bar, which is located at SW 3rd Avenue and Salmon, will be demolished to make room for a high-rise boutique hotel. The 30-foot cherry wood antique bar was made by the Brunswick Company in Chicago in the … [Read more...] about New Roundup: Revelry Revels, Roe to Move/Expand, Lotus Cardroom RIP
Famed Barman Jim Meehan Relocating to PDX
PDT, or Please Don't Tell in New York City has been called everything from a "secret bar" to a "speakeasy". To get into PDT, you walk down St. Marks Place, follow a flight of stairs into the Crif Dogs restaurant, enter a phone booth, pick up the phone and press the buzzer once. Once you are "approved", the back wall of the booth opens and you are allowed in. Somewhat silly made … [Read more...] about Famed Barman Jim Meehan Relocating to PDX
Opening Date for Hale Pele Bar Announced
Hale Pele, the Tiki Bar going into the old Thatch space at 2733 NE Broadway has announced an opening date of August 29th 2012. Located on NE Broadway, in the former space of Thatch Tiki Bar, Hale Pele will offer a list of classic exotic cocktails made with the finest ingredients and craft methods, as well as a list of “New Wave Tropicals”, featuring modern spirits & … [Read more...] about Opening Date for Hale Pele Bar Announced