Great news, everyone! We’ve crossed the $200 mark on Patreon (meaning I can order the first round of Bar Chaplain coasters). As promised, here is the recipe and story behind the Sweetie … Continue reading The Search for Sweetie Collins (Patreon Special!)
Month: November 2016
The St. Augustine Distillery
Saturday was almost a very bad day. Knowing that it was our last free day for a few weeks, Jessi and I were determined to visit the St. Augustine Distillery. As different … Continue reading The St. Augustine Distillery
Ordering a Martini
There are almost as many martini recipes out there as there are martini drinkers. This drink may have more variations than anything on the menu, so it’s good to know … Continue reading Ordering a Martini
Creating Better Criticism
Have you ever sat and wondered: what, really, is the purpose of criticism? What is the purpose of finding fault and showing that a person or a culture or a … Continue reading Creating Better Criticism
Would You Register?
Let me present you with a thought experiment: You live in a country where there is heavy suspicion surrounding a particular religious group. Your country is actually under the control … Continue reading Would You Register?
James Bond’s Questionable Drink Order
The origins of the martini are unknown, but the earliest mention of the drink comes from an 1883 newspaper ad that identifies it as a type of Manhattan. (Because you … Continue reading James Bond’s Questionable Drink Order
Opinion VS. News: An Experiment
Fair warning: This post will not take a side, but it will ask you to stop, breathe, and think, and that may be far more uncomfortable than just debating. … Continue reading Opinion VS. News: An Experiment
Candy Cocktails, You Say?
Just a quick shoutout today to an outstanding Downtown cocktail venue: The Candy Apple Cafe at Sweet Pete’s Candy. Occupying the old Seminole Club building right off of Hemming Plaza, Sweet Pete’s … Continue reading Candy Cocktails, You Say?
Culture of Criticism (Part One)
2005’s Thank You For Smoking may be my favorite film of all time. The movie stars Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor, a divorced dad and lobbyist for the tobacco industry … Continue reading Culture of Criticism (Part One)
How to Talk about Wine
This past weekend, Jessi and I tended the bar at a friend’s wedding. For the beer menu, they decided to showcase Intuition Aleworks, so we had I-10 IPA, Jon Boat … Continue reading How to Talk about Wine