We have mentioned before the number of famous American bartenders who fled to Europe at the on-set of prohibition. Among those was Harry Craddock. Craddock was a well-respected New York bartender; most celebrated as head bartender of the Hoffman House. In 1920 he found himself behind the bar at the Savoy Hotel American Bar in … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Calvados Cocktail
I’ve often heard that good things come in small packages. This can also be true of poorly named ones. The Bebbo cocktail is yet another libation in Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails with an unfortunate name (see The Monkey’s Gland if you need another). It does however have an excellent taste and isn’t that what … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project – The Bebbo Cocktail
H. Harper Station may just have it all. Designed to serve as a modern neighborhood watering hole, this latest venture by the Lush Life Group is quickly becoming a favorite destination restaurant as well. Located in the rustic, restored Atlanta-West Point train station in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown district, H. Harper Station serves up terrific southern flavors … Continue reading H. Harper Station: a perfect cocktail stop
Over the past month, Nicky and I have made a couple of visits to a great new spot in Atlanta: Local Three. Brought to you by Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner (of Muss & Turner), and Chris Hall (of Canoe and 4th & Swift), Local Three has already become a “go-to comfort spot” for us … Continue reading Cocktails and bourbon at Local Three
The Old Fourth Ward is one of my favorite neighborhoods for cocktails and great food. Between Sauced, Sound Table, 4th & Swift, Krog Bar, Rathbun’s and P’cheen (just to name a few) it is a pocket of Atlanta packed with explosive flavors and unique offerings. Our latest outing to the Fourth Ward district was to … Continue reading Jazz and cocktails at Café Circa
