Happy New Year to one and all, especially my faithful subscribers. If you celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Martini or two, Celebrate Safely! Please don’t drink and drive. Uber and Lyft will get you home safe. Your family and … Continue reading
This month, December 24th to be exact, completes the second full year of exciting Martini making and mayhem. Its been a great fun writing and I hope to continue through my third year. I want to take a moment and … Continue reading
Sinatra: “Let me fix you a Martini that’s pure magic.” Martin: “It may not make life’s problems disappear, but it’ll certainly reduce their size.” Looking for more outstanding “Martini Quotes”? I believe we have the best collection of … Continue reading
So you’ve trekked down to Temecula in Riverside County and had a wonderful day in the sun sampling a myriad of local wines at the multitude of wineries that line the valley and now you want to kick back someplace … Continue reading
Over the course of the almost two years that I’ve been writing this blog I’ve posted many random martini quotes, several reviews of restaurant and bars, made opinionated comments about stemware, and expounded on my pet peeves. And, of course, … Continue reading
The King George II Inn is known to be the oldest continuously operated Inn in America! Founded in 1681, it sits on the Delaware river in the quiet town of Bristol, PA. The Inn no longer offers overnight accommodations but … Continue reading
Have you ever sat there with a Martini comfortably cradled in your hand and wonder what is the optimum bowl shape for a Martini? Is it a very wide flaring bowl? A very narrow tall bowl, almost a flute? … Continue reading
“There is no sugar in a martini; no egg whites, no black and white rums, no shaved almonds, no fruit juice, no chocolate, and no spices…. It is a clear, clean, cold, pure, honest drink …” Donald G. Smith, Wall … Continue reading
Larsen’s Steakhouse in Valencia is a hidden jewel, well worth the effort to find it. Because getting into Larson’s is not obvious. It is located within the Westfield Valencia Town Center. That is easy to find via the usual assortment … Continue reading
“I saw a notice that said ‘Drink Canada Dry’ and I’ve just started.” Brendan Behan Not really a “Martini” quote, but I found it amusing and wanted to share. The “Martini Quotes” page is, I believe, currently the best collection … Continue reading