Category Archives: Food

My Interview With Brad Thomas Parsons, author of BITTERS

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

As I write this interview up, I have a big old Mason jar full of the makings of Apple Bitters hanging out in my pantry. This is Brad Thomas Parsons’ fault. His new book, Bitters: A Spirited History of a … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Hand Melon Smash

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

This week’s cocktail was inspired by Amanda Schuster, @winenshine on Twitter, who tweeted recently about making a Bourbon Peach Smash at Lobo on 5th Ave in my beloved Park Slope (flame away, Williamburgians). Anyway, I asked for the recipe and … Continue reading →

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: The Saratoga Cocktail

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

I never knew such a drink existed until I found it in Dale DeGroff’s great book, The Craft of the Cocktail, which, incidentally, has a place of honor behind the bar at Max London’s, a sign of a place where … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY: SARATOGA HANDICAPPING CHALLENGE

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I feel like a Quarterback on Superbowl morning! Today is the big day. My favorite handicapping contest of the year. As a result, I am in a bind, way behind, and willing to make a deal. So here it is: … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY: R and R

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Beekman Street Bistro was the scene of my favorite meal of 2011 (so far). Nika, Colin, DVP, Jen, Susan and I rolled in there for dinner last night around 9p.m., braving the curtains of rain. We coursed out the meal … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: Manhattan Via Saratoga, plus THURSDAY tip

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Well, that’s one way to start your birthday. My landlord came by the place early today, didn’t see a car (it’s working again but with Susan in BK), saw the windows closed, assumed I was out, and came on in … Continue reading →

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: The Brooklyn Mary

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

I love a good Bloody Mary. As far as I’m concerned, there can’t ever be a better one than the one my friend Louise Leonard used to make at the old place. To watch her was to watch an alchemist, … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Del Mojito

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

It’s time. Del Mar Opening Day is here and while I’ve largely weaned myself off the day in/day out followings of California racing over the last year, this is one card I can’t help but get excited about. I have … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Dock Flyer

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Apologies in advance. This turned into the Alice’s Restaurant of food blog posts. I plan on doing a cocktail post a week through the end of Saratoga, and we’ll see where it goes from there. I’d like to cover a … Continue reading →

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WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY GRANITA

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

I found my thrill. . . Susan, Mugs and I went hiking one day last week on Pleasant Mountain in western Maine. I’d tell you which day but that would involve my actually paying attention to what day of the … Continue reading →

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