Food and Drink
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Food News You Can Use: TONY Food & Drink Awards
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Time Out New York Food & Drink Awards last night. While sipping on punch and catching up with food writer friends, I was able to get a small taste of what makes this year's winners so special. I'm eager to bump those I haven't yet visited to
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Weekend Wrapup: The Maine Edition
Took a stupidly early flight this morning back to NYC from Portland, Maine, where I spent the weekend visiting my Dad, stepmom, and sister. When I leave NYC, my body naturally slows down a few notches, and naps become a strong priority on my agenda. This weekend was no exception. I arrived mid-afternoon on Friday
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Booze You Can Use: The Manhattan Cocktail Classic
Tickets officially go on sale tomorrow, but there's a pre-sale going on today. If you sign up for their email list by 5 p.m. today (move fast!), they'll send you all the details. Trust me ladies and gents, you don't want to miss this: seminars, parties, mayhem, and even a pig roast. And, of course,
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Cuteness of the Day
Just a reminder that it's Cadbury Creme Egg season in case you need one for your seder plate.
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Fabulous Folks
In case you've missed it, I'm now doing weekly interviews for Serious Eats: Drinks. I've gotten to interview three wonderful friends in the spirits industry so far, with many more to come. Check 'em out! Meet & Eat: Blair Reynolds, Trader Tiki Meet & Eat: Stephanie Moreno, Spirits Buyer, Astor Wines & Spirits Meet &
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Booze You Can Use: The Anvil 100 List
I just came across this list from Dirty Kitchen Adventures of Anvil's 100 Classic Cocktails You Must Try, or "The List." Sounds like a good summer project — on top of triathlon training, of course! It's all about balance. Pictured above: a Sazerac in its natural habitat.
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A Generous Celebration
As you may know, I turned 40 on December 26th. To celebrate, I threw a party for family and friends in early January, which was absolutely wonderful. I had some trepidation about turning 40, but looking at a room full of people I love from all areas of my life was a clear illustration to
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Booze You Can Use: Women’s History Month
International Women's Day was on March 8th, and as part of the 100th Anniversary of IWD, the lovely ladies of LUPEC NYC (the NYC Chapter of Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) teamed up with Compass Box Whisky, Bespoke Chocolates, and Murray's Cheese for Women & Whisky Unite — a wonderful seminar and
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Pro Bono Rocks!
See? Our menu says so! Once again I had a wonderful visit to DC for the annual Pro Bono Institute and a visit to our DC office. I also, as usual, managed to eat and drink quite well while I was down there. Wednesday night was a lovely Indian dinner at Rasika, Thursday was a huge