I was perplexed by a couple of one-off events that Krug hosted at Tales of the Cocktail last year, but forgot about it until I ran across the photos that I took. Their brand ambassadors invited out a bunch of bartender buddies out on the company dime to eat oysters and pig meat at good, …
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Vice Cream #1: Cherry Chocolate Port
I wrote this in July of 2009, right after buying an ice cream maker, and just discovered that I never posted it. To this day, I have only ever used my ice cream maker to freeze alcoholic treats. Cherry Chocolate Port Ice Cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch 3 large egg yolks 1 …
My Cocktailing Video on Heardabout
I mentioned recently that I ‘ve been doing some writing and photos for HeardAbout, and since then, they posted a video of me rambling about drinking in San Francisco. For once, I don’t hate how I sound on tape, so here it is. Â
Bitter Orange Jello Slices
Ending my Lunar New Year Party with Bitter Orange Jello Shots was a hit, so I will pass along this simple recipe. Bitter Orange Jello Slices 6 oranges 2 cups boiling water 6 oz. package of orange Jello 3/4 cup cold water 1 1/4 cups chilled vodka 1/4 cup orange bitters (I used Angostura brand) …
Have you Heard About HeardAbout?
I’ve been writing about my favorite dishes around San Francisco on HeardAbout.com for a while, and while hanging out with the founder and editor one afternoon, I persuaded them that cocktails would be a great addition to their culinary site, so you can check my out some of my favorite San Francisco cocktails on my …
One of my Favorite Toasts
“Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good-hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives… and to the “good life”, whatever it is and wherever it happens to be.†― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud …
Beer Salt
The most fascinating new product at this year’s Winter Fancy Food Show (at least from the drinking persective), is apparently a quarter-century old, but I hadn’t heard of it until a December. I was planning another peaceful New Year’s eve in Manhattan at Death and Company, when a friend called to suggest that I …
Ice Cream Bar Pairings
Ice Cream Bar (815 Cole St. at Frederick), a throwback to the 1930’s soda fountain/ice cream parlor is just about to open in Cole Valley, and while the ice cream sundaes deserve their own write-up, the soda program from Texas/Rickhouse barman Russell Davis is mind-boggling. Everything on the menu is reconstructed from century-old recipes. More …
My Cocktail Brunch Seminar Experience on CitySip
For my 3rd piece of SF Cocktail Week coverage, I attended an excellent seminar on hosting a cocktail brunch. Read my article on CitySip
Home Field Advantage
Rundown.com, a daily local email targeted at young urban males ran a piece I wrote today on where to watch football if you aren’t a 49ers fan in SF. Read all about it on The Rundown