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
During this week leading to Christmas, our thoughts lean toward family, presents, and celebration. To add a bit of sparkle to your celebrations this season or to forget that your are surrounded by family, we bring you a few more of our favorite holiday themed libations. For the back story to each cocktail, click on … Continue reading Holiday Sparkle with Cocktails
Empire State South has been on our cocktail radar for a while now. We’ve made it by once or twice for a quick drink, but have yet to venture a full-blown exploration of their cocktail menu. After two early evening events Wednesday, we spontaneously took a walk down to Peachtree and 10th and settled in … Continue reading Impromptu stop by Empire State South reveals new cocktail creations
NOTE: With Nicky unable to attend the recent “American Luxury Whiskey Tasting” sponsored by Pearson’s Wine at Prohibition, I was joined instead by Bernard (aka The Woodpecker) for an afternoon of some fine whiskey and conversation. “Drinking Bourbon and Rye at Atlanta’s Only Speakeasy” by guest blogger, Bernard “The Woodpecker” My adventure starts with a … Continue reading Prohibition hosts American Luxury Whiskey Tasting
A couple of weeks ago, Katruska and I headed over to one of our favorite places, H. Harper Station, to enjoy a tasting of some of our favorite whiskeys, bourbon and rye. The event was hosted by Robert Hutchins, Heaven Hill Distilleries‘ National Ambassador, and was an opportunity to experience Heaven Hill products neat as … Continue reading Heaven Hill at H. Harper Station
While Ted Haigh doesn’t have much to say about the origins of this cocktail, he does mention that it was originally published in The Official Mixer’s Manual in 1934 by Patrick Gavin Duffy. Fortunately, I was given a copy of the 1948 version by Katruska on my last birthday, so I was able to get … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Blinker
In an attempt to work our way through Jerry Slater’s overwhelmingly vast cocktail menu, Nicky and I headed back down to H. Harper Station last week to finish off the drinks in the whiskey sections of the menu. Joining us for the late night tasting were The Piper and our fellow performer Trixie, both of … Continue reading Finishing off the whiskey at H. Harper Station – tasting part two
After several visits to Local Three to enjoy their cocktail selection, Katruska and I decided it was time to explore their extensive selection of bourbons and ryes. Those of you that have been following our adventures in the various hand-crafted cocktail locations around Atlanta know that we have become obsessed with these liquors. They’ve worked … Continue reading Local Three – Adventures with Bourbon and Rye
I’ve twice sat in the lobby bar of The Algonquin Hotel and enjoyed a cocktail while imagining the days of Dorothy Parker, the “Vicious Circle,” and the Algonquin Round Table. The hotel, located at 59th and West 44th in New York City, was the central meeting point for writers, editors, humorists, playwrights and actors in … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: The Algonquin Cocktail
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
Our Libatious Nature 