Gin Review: Grey Whale Gin

On my last trip home to California I acquired a bottle of Gray Whale Gin.  This is a relatively new ‘craft’ Gin and had been well received by the gin cognoscenti.  The following is a typical review:  “First, the aroma … Continue reading

Gin Review: Gordon’s

“Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.” Thusly did James Bond, in 1953, invent the Vesper. Well, sort … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“I should like to elbow aside the established pieties and raise my martini glass in salute to the mortal arts of pleasure.“Bob Shacochis Looking for more outstanding “Martini Quotes”?  I believe we have the best collection of Martini quotes anywhere! … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote of the Day

Something to help brighten up the week. Cheers. See, in mixing the important thing is the rhythm.  Always have a rhythm in your shaking.  Now a Manhattan, you shake to fox-trot time, a Bronx to two-step time.  But a Martini, … Continue reading

Gin Review: Balfour Street London Dry Gin

Some time ago I was perusing my local liquor box store in order to replenish my Gin stock.  As always I look for anything new and interesting.  I was rewarded with a display announcing a new Gin and proclaiming it … Continue reading

5th Anniversary

Today, December 24th, marks the 5th anniversary of this Blog. I have to admit that when I started this adventure I never imagined it would live this long. Looking back, despite some ups and downs, I am very happy with … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote of the Day

I haven’t done one of these in while, I’ve been remiss. To, hopefully, make up for that here’s one of my favorites. Hopefully yours also. “Happiness is a dry martini and a good woman … or a bad woman.” George … Continue reading

Happy National Martini Day!

Today, June 19th, is National Martini Day! It is also Hump Day! How do those go together? I haven’t a clue, but it doesn’t really matter, either is a great excuse to have a Martini. Actually it’s almost mandatory! Enjoy! … Continue reading

Bar Review: One Flew South, Atlanta Airport

As you may know from my other bar reviews, I fly through the Atlanta airport regularly.  I’ve even written about one particular restaurant, my favorite, at Atlanta; P.F. Chang’s.  As it works out most of my transits through Atlanta either … Continue reading

4th Anniversary!

This month, tomorrow December 24th to be exact, marks the 4th anniversary of this Blog and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has read my blog and/or made suggestions, comments, or even critiques.   Your comments and … Continue reading