I’m not talking a cup of cheap gin splashed over an ice cube. I’m talking satin, fire and ice; Fred Astaire in a glass; surgical cleanliness, insight, comfort; redemption and absolution. I’m talking MARTINI Those of you with good … Continue reading
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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
See, in mixing the important thing is the rhythm. Always have a rhythm in your shaking. Now a Manhattan, you shake to fox-trot time, a Bronx to two-step time. But a Martini, you always shake to waltz time. Nick Charles, … Continue reading
As you know, I don’t usually review chain restaurants. Even those as nice as P.F. Chang’s. You also might have noticed that I review a lot of bars on the two coasts. Traveling back and forth I pass through Atlanta’s … Continue reading
“… all my life I’ve been terrible at remembering people’s names. I once introduced a friend of mine as Martini. Her name was actually Olive.” Tallulah Bankhead For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” … 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
The Ranch in Anaheim is a relatively new and excellent restaurant. Definitely worth a visit, if you can find it! Not that the address is hard to find, you just don’t believe you’re there as you approach. The restaurant is … Continue reading
“Twas a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it.” W.C. Fields For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini … Continue reading
“They found water on Mars? Big deal. Call me when they find gin.” Bette Midler Just saw this on Twitter and thought it was too funny and very timely. Hope you like it too. BTW, there is a ‘sister’ twitter … Continue reading
The Cellar in Fullerton is a great cozy little romantic place that is, really, in the cellar of ‘The Villa Del Sol’ building. This is a 1923 Spanish Colonial with its own interesting history. The Cellar itself was created in … Continue reading