Archive for the ‘Cocktails’ Category
One of the most striking controversies in the world of alcohol today is whether or not Caffeinated Alcohol drinks are safe to consume. In October, 23 students at Central Washington University were hospitalized after drinking Four Loco, one such caffeinated alcohol drink. In Maryland, a woman crashed a truck and died after consuming Four Loko. Numerous colleges have now banned the consumption of Caffeinated alcohol drinks, the states of Michigan and Washington have banned such drinks and other states are…
10 Things I've learned So Far at the 2010 Wine Bloggers Conference 1. The wine bloggers conference confirms what many bloggers already knew: There is a strong sense of community among bloggers. 2. The good folks at the Secret Sherry Society has convinced me that Fino Sherry is an interesting substitute for the vermouth in a Manhattan and I'll be investigating this idea fully. 3. Downtown Walla Walla is absolutely charming. 4. The European Bloggers Conference will next be in…
The Zig Zag Cafe is located behind and below the famed Pikes Market in Seattle. It's a pretty hard place to find for someone unfamiliar with the layout of this area of town. Not deterred by a crooked line of sight, I set out with my girl to find this place that has been described to me as the home of one of America's best bartenders. Finally, after marching past a few thousand pounds of salmon, dodging construction and raindrops,…
It may come as a surprise to many of you, but if you come to the town of Sonoma there is no law against getting a cocktail instead of a glass of wine. In fact, lo and behold, there are actually a number of fine drinking establishments located on or around the famed Sonoma Plaza where you can belly up to the bar. And yet I could find no reference on where one might go in Sonoma to get a…
Birthdays are good occasions to self assess and to look back, as well as forward. In this case, it is an abbreviated look back. On the occasion of my 47th birthday… A Short History of My Life (with drinks) February 20th, 1963: Born in Marin County, California at roughly 2am and immediately handed over to my parents George & Alverna (Began my association with baby formula) September 1968: Begins formal education at Lu Sutton Elementary School in Novato, California. Begins…
