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Looking for something to drink while watching the Royal Wedding of William and Kate? Well, the fine folks at Hennessy have created a cocktail to commemorate the Royal nuptials. Called the Hennessy Majestini, it is …
This cigar review re-post comes to us courtesy of the fine folks at SmokingStogie.com.
Just like in Highlander, there can be only one. And that one could very well be the Por Larrañaga Magnifico.
It has been …
Luka’s Tap Room is a bar/restaurant located on Broadway in downtown Oakland, California. It has the feel of a busy neighborhood hang with lots of beer on tap, a fun cocktail menu and the requisite …
Standing inside Crif Dogs on St. Marks Street in the east village of New York, enjoying my deep-fried hot dog and quite possibly the best french fries I’ve ever had, I noticed something a truly …
The favored cocktail recipe of Julia Child, the Reverse Martini is a refreshing drink that pairs well with oysters, ceviche, shrimp, mango, pear and a hot summer’s day. As advertised, the recipe here is a reverse …
The Purvian Helicopter is our take on a cocktail recipe called the Volador, a Pisco based lime and cilantro laced concoction that I recently had the chance to sample at Destino Peruvian restaurant in San …
This is just too good. Panamanian Master Distiller Don Pancho Fernandez will soon be releasing the next in his successful line of celebrity-affiliated/inspired spirits. This one is a seven year old Panamanian rum distilled, blended …
Ohio native Seth Laufman has been tending bar for the better part of the last ten years. Most of that time has been spent pouring cocktails at some of San Francisco’s classier establishments such as …
There is that one most special bottle you have (or would like to have) hidden at the back of your cabinet that only comes out for that handful of friends who would cherish it and …
This guest cigar review comes from Brooks Whittington over at smokingstogie.com.
Oliva Master Blends 1 (Torpedo)- Sadly, this cigar has more tattoos then me.
The Oliva Master Blends 1 was one of those cigars that I searched …
