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Paleo Retiree writes: Bill Kauffman praises Jesse Walker’s new book. World’s toughest women? Should AP classes be open-access? Is anti-racism worse than racism? The Golden Age of the Moustache. Lloyd Fonvielle thinks “Two Weeks in Another Town” may be “the best … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Kauffman, cocktails, Lloyd Fonvielle, Martin Doudoroff, race, racism
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Cocktail Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: For the last month I’ve been making a close study of the 1920s-era cocktail called the Negroni. (Nothing wrong with being systematic, is there? Besides, as a Johnny-Come-Lately to the artisanal cocktail trend, I’ve got to do … Continue reading
Posted in Food and health, The Good Life
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, booze, cocktails, Elsa, Negroni, Trader Joe's, Vince Keenan
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Paleo Retiree writes: Christine Franck explores Rocky Mountain classicism. Don’t miss her Flickr photoset. Once again, Japan leads the way. Roy Baumeister argues that we do indeed have free will. JayMan disagrees. Starchitect Santiago Calatrava makes buildings that are overexpensive … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Christine Franck, cocktails, Roy Baumeister, Steve Sailer
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Cocktail of the Day
Paleo Retiree writes: A refreshing and elegant John Collins, enjoyed at this terrific retro-style steakhouse on the California coast. A John Collins is a Tom Collins, basically, only made with bourbon in place of the usual gin. Our meal was … Continue reading
Cocktail Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: One of the best mojitos I’ve had recently was served up by this good little Cuban/Brazilian place near New York University. Loads of limey-minty action; a visual delight; enough rum to slow the afternoon down significantly … … Continue reading
Cocktail Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: The “Wry Lemon” cocktail at Greenwich Village’s great Cornelia Street Café: Templeton Rye, Cynar, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Dutchess Colonial bitters. The drink is special to the Cornelia Street Café but it’s so excellent, and in … Continue reading
Posted in Food and health, The Good Life
Tagged cocktails, cornelia street cafe, Greenwich Village
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Cocktail Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: At the Moosewood Restaurant, a legendary hippie restaurant in Ithaca, NY: the Kitchen Garden Bloody Mary — 360 Vodka (used not because it’s organic but because its bottle can be recycled); fresh thyme; and the Moosewood’s “secret” … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktails, Finger Lakes, ithaca, Moosewood
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Cocktail Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: At Booker’s, near Ithaca, NY: The Huckleberry Finn. Dock 57 Blackberry Whiskey; muddled blackberries, orange, sugar and bitters; topped by club soda and Ginger Ale. Verdict: refreshing and summery, and very amusing: first you enjoy the lightness and … Continue reading
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