Bar Review: 21 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA

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

Bar Review: Cedar Creek, Brea, CA

Cedar Creek in Brea, CA is not too far from home and I’ve been there several  times.  But I hadn’t really concentrated on the martini before, so I decided to go again and pay attention. This was a very good … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Bruising

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

Bar Review: Summit House, Fullerton, CA

The Summit House it located on the top of a hill and has simply beautiful views of Orange County, CA.  The view can be enjoyed from within the restaurant or, my preference, on the patio.   For that reason alone, the … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Dilution

This is my second “Revisited” post on ‘Shaken vs. Stirred’.   The first dealt with Temperatures.  See Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature if you missed it.   Today I’m going to elaborate on Dilution ….. Dilution: Many of my comments on temperature … Continue reading

Shaken vs. Stirred Revisited: Temperature

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

Happy Father’s Day – June 21, the Summer Solstice

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there.  I hope you enjoy it with your Perfect Martini, whatever that may be, or another favorite Cocktail. For all the non-fathers out there looking for a good excuse to celebrate, June … Continue reading

Happy National Martini Day

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

Two Days to National Martini Day

Two days to go to National Martini Day.  How are you planning on celebrating?  What type(s) of Martinis are you going to enjoy? As always, drive safe or make sure you have a Designated Driver if you’re not celebrating at … Continue reading

National Martini Day Coming Up – June 19

Hot on the heels of World Gin Day, National Martini Day is June 19.  That’s only three days away.  Not that we’ve sample several gins its time to consider which would be best for our Martini celebration.   Or perhaps which … Continue reading