This Vanilla Chai Martini is the ultimate Mother's Day Martini. With Mother’s Day celebrations taking place this Sunday, perhaps you’d like to spoil your favorite mom with a decadent drink like This Vanilla Chai Martini. It’s a cocktail developed by Kristopher Juniel for Thanksgiving & Co. and I can’t imagine that mom wouldn’t love it. Vanilla Chai … [Read more...]
The Best Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo?
In celebration of upcoming Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d share my favorite recipe for making, arguably, the best Margarita around. At Rick Bayless’ Topolobampo restaurant in Chicago, you’ll find some of the best regional Mexican cuisine available in North America. Drink of the Week—Topolo Margarita And the Margarita menu is outstanding, as well. There’s a … [Read more...]
Saracina Sauvignon Blanc
Title: Sip O' The Week—Saracina Sauvignon Blanc The last time I visited California’s wine country, one of the stops I enjoyed most was near the small town of Hopland, where family-owned Saracina Vineyards is located. The 250-acre Saracina farm contains 150 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards along the Upper Russian River, along with 120-year-old olive orchards, … [Read more...]
A. Fisher Brewing Classic Lager
There is a lot to love about A. Fisher Brewing Co. For starters, there’s a dog-friendly patio. And if you’re hungry, a rotating flotilla of food trucks parks outside the brewery and you can feel free to bring your truck food inside to eat. Plus, Fisher Brewing is employee-owned and community-focused with an excellent, friendly vibe. The staff is really knowledgeable and … [Read more...]
Raspberry Gin Rickey @ Garage on Beck
Great libations, excellent food, live music, and the friendly, top-flight staff is pretty hard to find all under one roof. That is unless you visit the Garage on Beck in North Salt Lake. With live musical artists that range from our own beloved Joe McQueen to nationally known performers like Bill Kirchen, the Garage is a must for music lovers of all stripes. And recently, … [Read more...]
Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon
It was the bottle shape of Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 ($22) that first got my attention. It’s not a typical red wine bottle; it looks more like something you’d find whiskey in. So I thought: Here we go again - another red wine aged in whiskey barrels - a winemaking trend that I’m quickly tiring of. But I was wrong. This is not wine … [Read more...]
Solitude Mountain Resort: Thirsty Squirrel Beer & A Shot
Earlier this week following a trek through the snow to and superb dinner at The Yurt at Solitude Mountain Resort, I found myself hankering for a nightcap. Before I get to that, I should note that there’s less than a month left in the ski season at Solitude, which means less than a month left to book seats at The Yurt for dinner. It’s a wonderful experience - hiking or … [Read more...]
West Cork : St. Paddy’s Day Irish Whiskey
Lots of folks will be wearin’ the green, drinking Guinness, and tucking into big piles of corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. And, that is as it should be. However, let’s not forget the other liquid libation given to us by the Irish: whiskey. Now, there are Irish whiskeys that are certainly better known than the one that I’m recommending for St. Paddy’s Day. But … [Read more...]
Bonterra Rosé: Vibrant and Crisp Organic Rose Wine
This past week has been so unseasonably warm that it has me thinking about spring and sipping wine on the patio. And that means thinking about Rose wines. Although, to be honest, I think about (and drink) Rosé all year ‘round. Gone are the days of treating Rose solely as a warm weather picnic wine. Organic Rose Wine Lately, I’ve been leaning towards investigating wines from … [Read more...]
Orin Swift Wines
Orin Swift Abstract wine label At Thistle & Thyme When I dined at Thistle & Thyme this week, I perused the small wine list. It’s not especially extensive, but there are some interesting selections and I like that most of the wines are available by the glass or 9-ounce carafe. One of the most appealing wines on the restaurant’s list is Orin Swift Abstract 2017. I’d buy … [Read more...]