Posts Tagged "Cocktails"

Texas Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe, Negroni Inspired

Posted by on May 10, 2012 | 1 comment

Texas Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe, Negroni Inspired

Thursday is the new Friday so kick your shoes off and shake up one of my favourite summer gin cocktails.

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Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Oracle Cocktail Recipe from Bar Congress in Austin, Texas

Posted by on Apr 27, 2012 | 0 comments

Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Oracle Cocktail Recipe from Bar Congress in Austin, Texas

One balmy afternoon a few weeks ago, I propped up on the bar stool and braved 11 cocktails at Bar Congress for this Serious Eats article.  I’ve always adored the drinks here, especially when paired with the enticing bar snacks from their sister restaurant, Second Bar + Kitchen.

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Cocktail Photography: Gin Cocktail Recipes at Pourhouse in Vancouver BC

Posted by on Apr 2, 2012 | 4 comments

Cocktail Photography: Gin Cocktail Recipes at Pourhouse in Vancouver BC

It’s hard to believe how long it has been since I’ve written a post.  The Mr. and I’ve have been away on our honeymoon for 3 whole weeks, travelling and feasting through the ultra cosmopolitans, Japan and Hong Kong.

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Cocktail Photography: James Beard Awards 2012 Semifinalist, Anvil Bar in Houston

Posted by on Feb 21, 2012 | 2 comments

Cocktail Photography: James Beard Awards 2012 Semifinalist, Anvil Bar in Houston

I skimmed over James Beard Awards 2012 Semifinalist list after the announcement yesterday.   My gaze darted from one column for another, pausing at names of restaurants and chefs that I recognized.  I was pleasantly surprised to see Anvil Bar & Refuge in Houston listed as a nominee in the Outstanding Bar Program category.

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11 Best Restaurant and Bar Experiences in Vancouver in January 2012

Posted by on Feb 17, 2012 | 4 comments

11 Best Restaurant and Bar Experiences in Vancouver in January 2012

In the Best Restaurant Meals series, I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the past week(s) with mobile photos.

After spending 2 months in Austin Texas, I was jonesing for proper Asian food so you will see a theme here.  It was nice to be home, despite the gloomy and frigid weather. Good thing the food hit the spot and warmed me right up.  Here are some of my most memorable meals.

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Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Union Bar and Pandan Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Union Bar and Pandan Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

My ears perk up when I heard that Latitude Restaurant opened a sister restaurant and bar in Chinatown.  I became even more intrigued when I found out that their food and cocktail menus are inspired by Southeast Asia.  Will this newcomer rise up to join the growing list of the best cocktail bars in Vancouver?

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