Let me start by saying up front that Del Frisco’s is my favorite Philadelphia restaurant. Del Frisco’s is an impressive Steakhouse, for the Steaks, the service, the wine list, the magnificent bar, and the extraordinary interior. The restaurant occupies the … Continue reading
Tutti Mangia is a very quiet quaint smallish Italian Chophouse in Clarement. Very easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Which would be a shame because it is very good. And did I mention small? The bar only … Continue reading
I was recently in Philadelphia and decided to eat at one of my local favorites, Ocean Prime. I have in the past reviewed their Martini and given them my coveted two Martini rating. See “Bar Review: Ocean Prime“. But that … Continue reading
As you all know juniper defines Gin. If there’s no juniper in the liquor, its not Gin. Its really that simple. Without juniper you have flavored (ugh) Vodka. But what other botanicals are ‘allowed’ in gin? As it turns out, … Continue reading
We’ve finally come to the final, and probably most important, contentious, and difficult edition of Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Taste. Does Shaking change the taste of the Martini? I’ve been scratching my head trying to develop an effective and simple … Continue reading
21 Oceanfront is exactly what you would desire in a fine dining beach front establishment – awesome view of the beach and sunset, great food, and fine service all in a sort of Victorian Nautical decor. A near perfect place … Continue reading
This is my third “Revisited” post on ‘Shaken vs. Stirred’. The previous two dealt with Temperature and Dilution. See Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature and Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Dilution to catch up. Today we wax poetic on Bruising. I’m … Continue reading
I’m baaaaack. (Think Schwarzenegger!) After the recent consecutive holidays (World Gin Day & National Martini Day) I took a couple of days off. But I’m back with more thoughts and, of course, more martini reviews. Since I’ve had this blog … Continue reading
Its finally here, National Martini Day! The perfect day to have a Perfect Martini. Or to try a new Martini, or two? Enjoy the day with friends, new and old, but which ever way you choose to celebrate, Celebrate Safely. … Continue reading
The Grill on the Alley is located hidden in the back of a shopping complex. You have to drive past several other beckoning restaurants. But don’t be distracted, the Grill is where you want to be. I’ve been here a … Continue reading