O M’Darlin’ Rhum Clement…

Pipeline Brands did a good thing last week: they invited some of the top mixologists in NYC to a cocktail jam at the “XChange,” a somewhat raw, loft-like space way way way on the west side of Manhattan.  Exclusivity at its best, in my humble opinion.  Pipeline reps such respectable brands as the aformentioned Rhum Clement, [...]

Blazing Trails in Spain

You may think that by the above title I am writing about a recent trip to Spain.  You’d like to think so, wouldn’t you?  I’m not THAT lucky.  I accepted an even better substitute a few days ago and attended a Wines From Spain tasting at none other than Per Se.  Yes, that illustrious center of [...]

Behind Bars…

Is where Gary Regan belongs. 

Regan, a deviant soul and derelict of the U.K., will be spewing stories and tips to the innocent public this coming Sunday afternoon.  Care to spend a couple of hours with a master at NYC’s brand-spanking new Astor Center?  Of course you do!  But whatever you do, don’t mention ‘The Negroni [...]

World Cocktail Week Celebrated in Style

As always, I celebrate in style (yea right.)  But for those are of the stylish mindset, you might enjoy the festivities of this past Monday, May 12th, designated by the Museum of the American Cocktail as World Cocktail Day – the beginning of the week they call World Cocktail Week.  Hendrick’s Gin had their now [...]

Empire Squared

The Empire Hotel on 63rd St. played host to the 2008 Empire Wine & Spirits Distributor Showcase event.  The rooftop deck at the Empire Hotel is quite expansive – a bit overwhelming for someone like myself coming from one of my bars, Bookmarks Lounge, which happens to be a rooftop bar (it’s around 1/4 the size).  Yes, the [...]

A Great Bar Chef Moves South OR Sneak Peak at new Hot Lounge

Now that you’ve digested my last post (no big deal if you haven’t), I finally have a new one to share with you.  Last week I attended a going-away party for a dear friend of mine.  He’s been in the business for years, and is one of those genuinely happy and talented chaps.  That dude is [...]