Oscar’s Manhattan
Meet Oscar Quagliarini, the celebrated bartender currently delighting our palates with his creative concoctions at Rebelot in Milan. I sat down with him recently…
cocktails
The Jasmine
Don’t let the girly color fool you, this pretty cocktail may look innocent, but she packs quite a punch. Think of her as the…
Americano
How could I not love a drink called Americano? Don’t be fooled by the name however, this historic Italian cocktail is made from 100%…
Cocktail Time: French 95
Is anybody else sick of eating? I’ve been in Texas for a week, and after all these days of nonstop festive feasting and cooking,…
A Spritz and a Glimpse of Venice
Every time I go to Venice I ask myself why I haven’t gone back sooner, or stayed longer. This weekend I only teased…
New Year’s Day Bloody Mary
Sorry for my recent, uncharacteristic absence from the blog. I’ve been submersed in friends, family, festivities and food for my past two weeks in…
Whiskey and Soda, Rock and Roll, Part 1
I’m always intrigued by Italian perceptions of American lifestyle, and like to uncover what defines us as a nation in the eyes of others….
Poem for a dear friend: The Martini
“I like to have a martini, Two at the very most. After three I’m under the table, after four I’m under my host.” -Dorothy…