Last evening Katruska and I were finally able to make it over to The Pinewood Tippling Room located in Decatur in the old Cakes & Ale space. The space has been converted into a modern take on the standard American bar/restaurant with both the kitchen and bar focusing on re-interpretations of classic recipes. This is … Continue reading Tippling at The Pinewood
One afternoon back in the summer of 2010, we sat pondering the reoccurring question, “Where can we go for a well-crafted cocktail?” We knew the places had to be out there, but we were continually searching for bars or restaurants that might live up to our libatious needs and exceedingly high expectations with mixed results. … Continue reading Our First Annual OLN “State of the Cocktail” (or a few things we actually remember from last year)
A few nights ago, Katruska and I had plans with the lovely Mistress of Soup (aka Jenny Levison of Souper Jenny) to make a return visit to one of our favorite places in town, Holeman & Finch. Although we had previously enjoyed their great food and libations, we had not taken the opportunity to really … Continue reading Adventures with Cocktails at Holeman & Finch
Nicky and I hit the jackpot the other night on a venture to the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood to try The Sound Table. Thank you Darren Carr and the good folk at Top Flr for bringing Atlanta another winning establishment. Located at one of Atlanta’s increasingly popular intersections – Boulevard and Edgewood – The Sound … Continue reading “Sit Down. And Listen.” Wise words from The Sound Table
Last night Katruska, The Piper, and I had dinner and drinks at the new joint venture between Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner (owners of Muss & Turners) and Chris Hall (Canoe and 4th & Swift), Local Three. The group opened last week in the old Joel space, but the look and atmosphere of the place … Continue reading A Glimpse of Local Three
The list of accolades for Miller Union (MU) continues to grow. Named as one of the top restaurants in the country by Food and Wine and one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit, chef Steven Satterfield, co-owner Neil McCarthy, and bar manager Cara Laudino have created a great team … Continue reading Miller Union’s Cara Laudino – “Bar Wench” Extraordinaire
Nicky and I skipped out early on a Macallan’s tasting the other night and headed over to Ecco (part of Fifth Group) for some much needed Libatious Nature “research.” I’m always amazed at the seemly simplistic cocktail recipes at Ecco and how they yield surprisingly complex and unique results. I love seeing what new things … Continue reading Awakening my inner gladiator at Ecco
The weekend of the Decatur Wine Festival, Katruska, The Piper, and I decided to stop by Leon’s Full Service before catching a show. I arrived before my cohorts and wound my way carefully through the standing room only crowd to the bar where I was lucky enough to grab a couple of seats. At this … Continue reading Fillin’ Up at Leon’s
What makes a fantastic evening? For my money, it’s a cozy booth in little hideaway with close friends, good food, and great cocktails. I had such an experience recently at a place called Top Flr. While an esoteric techno-lounge track played in the background, Katruska, The Piper, and I enjoyed some of the most unique … Continue reading An Evening on the Top Flr
What a great discovery in the Inman Park area! Imagine enjoying creative cocktails in your grandparents early 60s, wood paneled basement! Sauced (another Ria Pell establishment) is a perfect spot for an afternoon on the patio, dinner seated on the curvy banquettes in the funky throw-back dining room, or late-night drinks at the bar where … Continue reading Sauced
Our Libatious Nature 