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Happy Hour: The Midnight Stinger
January 11, 2013
Minty, refreshing, and undeniably potent, the Stinger cocktail is part reviver, part ultimate nightcap. The...
Event Recap: Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
August 8, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson Please excuse my great delay in writing this post -- I...
The PDT Project: Apple Malt Toddy
July 27, 2012
The PDT Project rolls on with the Apple Malt Toddy, a delicious drink that you'll...
Upcoming Event: Father's Day Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
May 31, 2012
We're proud to present an event with Cask (a delightful beverage shop in SF) and...
Tokyo-SF Bartender Salon: Masako Ikegami (BARShake)
May 17, 2012
Masako Ikegami bartends at BARShake in Tokyo. Like Mr. Tomokazu Kai, she also won the Suntory...
Happy Hour: The Rum Vieux Carré
January 26, 2012
Let’s face it, mid-winter is almost upon us and there is not a ground hog...
What the Highball?
August 30, 2011
By Neyah White Photos by Travis LoDolce Well, there is no drink more quintessentially ‘Japanese’...
Happy Hour: The Hot Toddy
January 20, 2011
Last week I wrote about the Hot Buttered Rum, and how it's a winter drink...
Umamiventure #22: St. George Spirits & Hangar One Vodka (SF Bay Area)
February 9, 2010
Photos by Mike Brandeberry and Kayoko Akabori. 'Tis true: there lives a kickass distillery named...