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

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

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

Gin Review: Tanqueray Rangpur

My Second Gin Review!   Yes, it’s been a long time since I wrote my first Gin review, back in June of 2017 (Monkey 47), a year as it turns out.  I have vowed to step up my Gin reviews, … Continue reading

Bar Review: Wreckless, Fullerton, CA

Newly opened in early Dec 2017, Wreckless is a wonderful addition to the bustling downtown Fullerton restaurant scene.  It may quite simply be the best restaurant in the area. As you walk in, your first overall impressions would be ‘Gastro-pub’.  … Continue reading

Bar Review: Manhattan Steak and Seafood: Updated

I am very sad to let you know that the Manhattan Steak & Seafood is no longer in business.     Manhattan closed some time ago and I had been hoping that a new owner would appear and re-open this … Continue reading

Bar Review: Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange, CA

Opening in 1958, Orange Hill Restaurant is a bit off the beaten track in the residential city of Orange, in the county of Orange, California.  There is nothing exceptionally noteworthy about the restaurant, certainly not a Michelin starred restaurant; it … Continue reading

Bar Review: Vast, Oklahoma City, OK

Not long ago I was in Oklahoma City.  I only rarely get to this part of the country and I was eager to check out some of the local Martini options.  As one might expect from this part of the … Continue reading

Gin Review: Monkey 47

My first Gin Review! And I think I’ve picked a excellent candidate for that honor:  Monkey 47.  I had been told to keep my eye out for this Gin and when I saw it I jumped at the opportunity to … Continue reading