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
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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
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
On a recent visit to downtown Los Angeles I found my way into a little bar called Traxx and was pleasantly surprised with the service, decor, and most importantly, the Marini. Traxx is located within the beautiful and historic Union … Continue reading
Or When is a Martini Stem not a martini Stem? That is my Martini on my most recent visit to Moshulu! First let me explain a bit about Moshulu. She is a four-masted steel barque built in Scotland in 1904 … Continue reading
After my recent post on Eggnog Martini (Egg Nog Martini??? Really?) in which I generally described my amusement, if not disdain, of various cocktails described as “Martinis”… or more typically, ‘somthing‘tini a person very close to me asked “OK, what … Continue reading
OK, maybe I should ask ‘do all business hotel’s bars suck?’ I’m sure there are divine resorts out there somewhere on a moonlit beach that serve awesome never-to-be-forgotten martinis. And exquisite penthouse bars topping luxury hotels in the cosmopolitan … Continue reading
Since this blog has existed I’ve advocated and supported the concept that your Perfect Martini is just that, yours. My Perfect Martini is mine. And the two may not be identical. What is important is that we find that which … Continue reading
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
Apparently I’m an elitist drinker? I’m not sure what makes me an elitist though. Is it the look I get when I order a ‘Bombay Sapphire’ Martini and the bartender looks at me with big vacant eyes and you can … Continue reading