A few months ago, I wrote about a special bartender that we like to visit on a weekend martini crawl. As with any busy restaurant, he is not the only bartender there. Luckily for this restaurant's owners, they have another bartender that is equally as talented. Though we have not known Jeff as long as we have known Jared, we have come to learn that his drinks are as perfectly made and delicious.
On a recent weekend night, the bar was incredibly busy. Both Jared and Jeff were taking orders, making drinks, and delivering them with a smile as quickly as
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The Tri-Tini
by Michele on October 16th, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
My husband and I are very fortunate to have a pair of best friends that are there for any event. Whether it's hosting a holiday with family and hoping for some sanity, moving to a new house and needing some extra hands, or attending a child's sporting event and wanting a cheering squad, they are there.
This past weekend our eldest competed in a tri-county cross country meet. Of course, our best friends were in attendance with us. To cap off our day, they joined us and two of our kids at home. Having a little fun with the big
This past weekend our eldest competed in a tri-county cross country meet. Of course, our best friends were in attendance with us. To cap off our day, they joined us and two of our kids at home. Having a little fun with the big
Watermelon for the Adults
by Michele on September 25th, 2008 | Cocktails, MartinisTime for a little word association game. If I say, “Summertime,” what do you think of? Asking a few of my colleagues, their responses were swimming, beaches, and cookouts.
For me, summertime conjures thoughts of watermelon. This fruit is a favorite among the ages. What is more fun for a child than eating watermelon off the rind, allowing the juice to drip down your chin, and getting to spit the seeds?
As an adult, I still enjoy the taste of watermelon. With watermelon season coming to an end, I purchased one to savor the
Summer Berry Fusion
by Michele on August 6th, 2008 | Martinis, Restaurant ReviewDuring our mini-honeymoon in New Orleans, we decided to spend an evening on the town, enjoying tapas-style dishes and martinis. We started our evening at Harrah’s Casino. Having taken a 6-mile walk at midday and not having eaten since an early lunch, we decided to have a bite to eat before hitting the gaming tables.
We had done a little research and knew that there was a trendy-looking bar at the casino. However, being a Monday evening, the bar was empty. We decided we wanted to find somewhere more lively. After speaking with a few
Nectarine Bellini
by Michele on July 10th, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
A perfect day for two. That is how this past Saturday could best be described. Perfect in a real world sort of way. There was no vacation to some tropical island, but there was time for work and play, which is about as good as it gets. So, we spent the beginning of our day working on business, then moved onto a house project. We followed the work with fun: a trip to Whole Foods, shopping for clothing and new perfume, trying new recipes for dinner and drinks, and watching a movie to end our
