Upcoming TDN – Bols Genever Genever may be my favorite new spirit of the year. Combining the coniferous lure of juniper with a proper gentleman’s dose of malt, Genever manages to taste like gin and whisky at the same time. If only other spirit flavor profiles combined in such quizzically alluring ways… like rum and […]
Mar28
Gitane – An Arabian Temple to Drinks
(Photo by Jennifer Yin / Eater SF) My flight arrived an hour early, so I decided to jump off BART at Montgomery St. and find my way to Gitane. It’s tucked down an alleyway ripped right out of Monkey Island, shadows jumping out like drunken pirates on leave. A small, neon sign was my only […]
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Mar3
Fernet Branca Thursday Drink Night
Upcoming TDN – Fernet Branca From the moment Fernet Branca touched my lips, I knew I was in love. Bold and intense with a Piston Honda punch of mint and herbs, it can be enjoyed all on its own or offer a delightful bitterness to many a cocktail. And though I’d be happy to drink […]
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Jan20
TDN – Original Chartreuse Cocktails
Upcoming TDN – Mata Hari Absinthe I have waited for quite some time to host an absinthe-themed TDN, and now the time is upon us! And to top it off, I have the pleasure of joining several other cocktail writers at the Tabard Inn in D.C. to host the event live. Don’t let that stop […]
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