Random Martini Quote of the Day

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

The Perfect Martini Process, V1.0

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

Random Martini Quote of the Day

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

Bar Review: P.F. Chang’s, Atlanta Airport

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

Random Martini Quote of the Day

“… 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

Random Martini Quote of the Day

“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

Bar Review: The Ranch Restaurant, Anaheim, CA

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

Random Martini Quote for the Day

“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

New Funny…..

“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

Bar Review: The Cellar, Fullerton

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