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I recently was in the neighborhood of Mr. V’s Bar and Grill. I had been in this bar many times in the pre-blog past. But my recent travels had not brought me in the vicinity. So this time I looked … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Today, May 11, is the birthday of Franciscus Sylvius, a Dutch physician and the inventor of Gin. At least by some accounts. He is often credited as the inventor of Gin in the mid 1600s. However, this is open to … Continue reading
Can a martini be too cold? A sacrilegious thought? Well, maybe….. As is well known to my diligent readers, I make every effort to create a very cold, long lasting cold, martini. But one of the many things that makes … Continue reading
What makes a gin a gin? Juniperus Communis! More specifically the berry of this particular species of Juniper. Yes, there are many species of “Juniper” trees: 52 or 67, depending on which Botanist you choose to believe. The berries of … Continue reading
I was recently in Philadelphia and stopped by Smith & Wollensky with the intent of reporting on their martini. I had been in this restaurant before with a couple of friends and we had a great time. Their steaks are … Continue reading