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Putting together a few Gins for a fun taste comparison, on a budget. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Coming soon to a bar near you or anyplace you feel like celebrating – World Gin Day, June 13. For celebration ideas, special events, or just for fun log into Twitter.com and check out @Shkn_Nt_Strrd or use #worldginday or #gin.
I normally wouldn’t review a chain restaurant but Bonefish Grill doesn’t ‘feel’ like a chain. Indeed, when I first walked in I thought it was a local establishment and didn’t realize it wasn’t until I looked online for the correct … Continue reading
Cafe Fiore is a small but busy trattoria located just off the ‘main drag’ in downtown Ventura, CA. The decor is rustic modern; very clean and comfortable with a lot of exposed woodwork. The bar is front and central in … Continue reading
I walked into this place and I just didn’t want to like it. The first thing you notice was the stark, almost spartan, decor done up in moody earth tones. Even the bar itself was plain. My immediate impression was … Continue reading
No, its not really related to a Martini, but who in his right mind doesn’t appreciate a good Cognac?? Enjoy your National CognavDay with a Martini if you prefer. Or take a brief break from Martinis and savor a good … Continue reading
Have you heard anyone say that a Martini needs to be properly diluted when mixed?? To what are they referring? What does that mean? Depending on distiller, gin varies from about 80 proof to 100 proof, or 40% ABV to … Continue reading
In my never ending effort to bring to you, my dear reader, the most detailed information possible in my Bar Reviews, and having a recent epiphany on how best to convey such information, I have decided to add a letter … Continue reading
Do you have a favorite Restaurant or Bar for which you would like a Martini review? Something elegant or a ‘hole in the wall’? Oceanfront view or a dive bar? Let me know and I’ll make every effort possible to … Continue reading
No, this is not a post on how to make perfect coffee. I have my hands full with a Perfect Martini. But I wanted to elaborate on something about which I’ve been preaching. And that is properly chilling the martini … Continue reading