Happy Birthday to Sir Sean Connery, the original, and in many minds, the best James Bond. He is 85 today. Connery is also the original voice behind my ‘Shaken, not Stirred’ theme on this blog. I can’t speak for everyone … Continue reading
“Do not allow children to mix drinks. It is unseemly and they use too much vermouth.” Steve Allen For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … Continue reading
We mentioned thermal flow several times as part of discussions on keeping a drink cold. So I started wondering exactly what are the typical thermal paths for a Martini? First lets understand that cold doesn’t exist, there is only the … Continue reading
“A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy.” Noël Coward For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the … Continue reading
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
Over the past several weeks I’ve waxed poetic on the differences between Shaken Martinis and Stirred Martinis. We’ve talked about Temperature, Dilution, Bruising, and Taste. So what is the combined consensus conclusion? Lets review the score: Temperature – Draw Shaken … Continue reading