One of the things that I love about going to a restaurant that has a great bartender is the creativity she may have. If I have a certain flavor in mind but don't see anything that matches it on the menu, I quite frequently ask the bartender to create something in that vein. For about 90% of the time, it has been a positive experience. Recently, I was introduced to a bar that has built part of their menu off of a concept that is perfect for my drink ordering.
Ward III, located in the Tribeca area of Manhattan, was
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Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery, North Conway, NH
by J Frazzetta on April 19th, 2010 | Beer, Restaurant Review
Some people go on a weekend trip to forget about work. Not me. Whenever I travel, I always have my eyes open for local brewers or beers that you can’t find in high distribution. As long as I can find a local winery in the area, I usually can bribe my travel companion to check out a brewery; you have to keep everyone happy.
On this trip north we were recommended to scout out Moat Mountain for their beer selection. After a day of walking around the outlets and Main Street, it was time to unwind with a beer and
On this trip north we were recommended to scout out Moat Mountain for their beer selection. After a day of walking around the outlets and Main Street, it was time to unwind with a beer and
Review: Ten Center, Newburyport, MA
by Michele on February 22nd, 2010 | Restaurant Review
When the thermometer reaches 40 in New England in February, you take advantage of the warmth. My husband and I did so this past weekend. With no kids at home, the sun shining, and the warmth of a 40 degree day ahead of us, we decided to head to the Massachusetts coast.
We had no set agenda, just got in the car and started driving toward the ocean. After stopping at an antiques shop and a butcher shop, we decided to spend our afternoon in Newburyport. We had been here once before and remembered that there were a number of
We had no set agenda, just got in the car and started driving toward the ocean. After stopping at an antiques shop and a butcher shop, we decided to spend our afternoon in Newburyport. We had been here once before and remembered that there were a number of
Long Trail Brewery
by J Frazzetta on September 28th, 2009 | Beer, Restaurant Review
Back before I met Danny DeVito and even before I attended the Wicked Wine and Brewfest, I was in Vermont with friends on Labor Day. Our normal tradition would be to visit the Woodstock Inn Brewery and enjoy food and beer, but this year we were in Vermont and decided to hit up Long Trail for something different.
I had been to Long Trail a few years earlier, and it was nice to return. The ride up Route 4 to Bridgewater Corners was a scenic one, and the weather was great to boot. We arrived at Long Trail and noticed a
I had been to Long Trail a few years earlier, and it was nice to return. The ride up Route 4 to Bridgewater Corners was a scenic one, and the weather was great to boot. We arrived at Long Trail and noticed a
Review: Circa, Washington, DC
by Michele on September 3rd, 2009 | Restaurant Review
Driving into Washington, DC on a Friday evening that was filled with downpours, it seemed dubious that the evening would lend itself to walking to dinner. However, after settling into our hotel and dressing for an evening on the town, the showers diminished to a drizzle and with an umbrella in hand, we headed out.
With our hotel located literally steps from Dupont Circle, we knew we would find a great dining destination quickly. Approximately halfway around the circle, we saw Circa, which was one of the restaurants recommended by our concierge. It seemed quite popular, as it was standing
With our hotel located literally steps from Dupont Circle, we knew we would find a great dining destination quickly. Approximately halfway around the circle, we saw Circa, which was one of the restaurants recommended by our concierge. It seemed quite popular, as it was standing
