Tag Archives: cocktails

Neon & Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Catching a show at the Pantages? Cocktails first at the Frolic Room. Click on the images to enlarge.

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: At a fun upscale — but not too upscale — Mexican restaurant in Goleta, CA, a tamarind margarita: Note the non-traditional glass as well as the absence of a lime slice. Although I’m someone who usually avoids … Continue reading →

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Cocktails Du Jour (Limoncello Edition)

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I have not, as I threatened, gotten around to making my own limoncello. On the other hand, I have been drinking quite a lot of it. I’ve acquired two brands: the Italian Limoncello di Capri and the … Continue reading →

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Artisanal Absurdity

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I present to you (drum roll, please) vodka distilled from fair-trade-certified quinoa: As someone who can’t taste much difference between vodkas, at least once we’re out of the “rotgut” category, I’ll be giving this treat a pass. … Continue reading →

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Bar Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I was nursing an Old-Fashioned and messing with my new iPhone at the corner saloon when I looked up and saw this scene before me: Counting me, as I suppose we must, that means four out of … Continue reading →

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Neon & Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Their sandwiches are amazing and the Old Fashioneds are pretty good too. Click on the images to enlarge.

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Filipino food is something that’s having a moment in downtown NYC, so — trend-chasers that we are — The Question Lady and I have been checking it out. Thumbs up so far. Filipino food is related to … Continue reading →

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Art Du Jour

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. “Map of the World” by SHAG (aka Josh Agle)

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Linkage

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Adrian Hyland delivers a thoroughly-reported big-picture piece about the carb wars. Yo, baby. Manosphere vet Matt Forney on what it’s like to be interviewed by ABC. A short q&a with the very reasonable and intelligent architecture critic … Continue reading →

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You Can Buy Anything in New York City

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Wandering around the streets of NYC often leaves me marveling at the variety of what’s available for purchase. Just yesterday I enjoyed a visit to Sakaya, a store in the East Village that sells nothing but sake. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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