Initially I planned on posting about “wine sheep”. You know, those people in wine tastings who just copycat whatever the first person says? I promise I will get back to that next Thursday, but today I offer you “wine sheep” of a totally different breed. Sit back and enjoy the utter adorableness of baby [...]
Every bar and every bartender is different. If you work in a high volume chain restaurant, chances are you are not extolling the virtues of South African wines with your customers, but rather popping the tops of their Buds and making the ladies Cosmo’s. Likewise, if you happen to bartend at a fine dining establishment, [...]
I was that highly competetive kid in elementary school who was constantly talking the other kids into a rousing game of connect 4 or checkers at recess. Every now and then, I would talk some poor unsuspecting fool off the swingset and into my game. Then I would beat them mercilessly.
This trend continued into high [...]
My birthday is next week. It’s that tender birthday planning time where your friends and family want to know A) what you want for a present B) what you want to do for your birthday and C) who you plan to spend it with. A lover, family, friends, co-workers? When considering these questions my eyes [...]
The thought of Argentina evokes images of a hot, dry landscape, a big, juicy steak simmering on the parilla, and an inky-red glass of Malbec. The Malbec varietal is now vastly recognized as [...]
As a server and bartender, I am a huge fan of screw caps. Working at a restaurant that features over 40 glasses of wine by the glass, I adore the ability to just screw the cap back on and rest assured that the wine will still be delicious when the next person (in 2 hours, [...]
As Morgan previously posted, We were fortunate to stay at the Salentein Posada during our stay in Mendoza. Salentein had been one of the highest on our “Wish List” of Bodega visits, and we were thrilled to be able to tour, taste, and meet with one the winemakers on our very first day!
The Salentein Bodega [...]
All you Boston babies are going to be pulling out your bikinis and board shorts soon enough for a little spring break madness. Lucky for you, Morgan and I took our “spring break” early so we can advise you exactly what to drink to entice your palettes and refresh your tongue.
Caipirinha A traditonal Brazilian cocktail [...]
I had a crappy day yesterday. It was one of those almost comically awful days where you envision walking down the street in a torrential downpour after your lover has left you for another and a milk truck (i’m totally channeling charlie chaplin here) splashes your new suit. And your umbrella flips inside out and [...]
As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I have served my fair share of “VIPs”. While some of them were pro athletes, actors, musicians, and other big deals, many of our VIPs were regular joes, just like you and me!
This made me wonder what compelled my general manager to label them “VIPs”. What had [...]
