More Martini Quotes Added!

I’ve added several new entertaining quotes to my Martini Quotes page!  If you haven’t stopped by recently you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how the collection has grown.  In fact I firmly believe that I have assembled one of the best … Continue reading

Bar Review: The Ranch Restaurant, Anaheim, CA

The Ranch in Anaheim is a relatively new and excellent restaurant.   Definitely worth a visit, if you can find it!  Not that the address is hard to find, you just don’t believe you’re there as you approach.  The restaurant is … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“Twas a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it.” W.C. Fields   For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini … Continue reading

The Perfect Martini: Shaken or Stirred?

Shaken or Stirred?    Which is “Perfect”? One of the eternal Martini questions!  Right up there with Dickens …. Olive or Twist? I have written extensively in the past about Shaken vs. Stirred Martinis and thought a reminder might be appropriate … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“I’ve never tasted anything so cool and clean…They make me feel civilized,”   E. Hemingway in “A Farewell to Arms”   For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. If … Continue reading

A Brief History of Martini

The history of the martini is a murky one.  As one might guess with many alcoholic concoctions through time, things weren’t always written down.  This appears to be the case with the Martini. Still, the history of the martini can … Continue reading

New Funny…..

“They found water on Mars? Big deal. Call me when they find gin.” Bette Midler Just saw this on Twitter and thought it was too funny and very timely.  Hope you like it too. BTW, there is a ‘sister’ twitter … Continue reading

Bar Review: Rhumb Line, Ventura, CA

Nestled in the back of the Ventura Harbor is the Rhumb Line restaurant.  The ‘by line’ of the place is ‘The Sunset Restaurant’.  It has great views of the Ventura Harbor, and yes, the Sunset. The restaurant has been around … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“It takes only one drink to get me drunk.  The trouble is, I can’t remember if it’s the thirteenth or the fourteenth.” George Burns   For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click … Continue reading

Alcohol Diet!

Alcohol diet?  Is that a real thing?  Well, no, not really.  But it offers a starting point to think about our diet, and Martini, choices. If you’re like most of us you’re probably ‘counting’ calories in one form or another.  … Continue reading