The Takashi Martini During a visit this week to Takashi restaurant for their world-class sushi, I enjoyed a remarkably tasty house cocktail called The Takashi Martini. It was a perfect accompaniment to one of music-lover Takashi Gibo’s cleverly-named Mr. Blue Sky roll. The Takashi Martini - a scrumptious blend of Jack Rabbit Gin, Ransom Dry Vermouth, Génépy des Alpes … [Read more...]
Sip O’ the Week—the ultimate Mother’s Day Martini
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...]
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...]
Tiki Cocktails @ Tinwell Salt Lake City
Did you know that Salt Lake City has its own exotic tiki bar? Yup. The cocktail experts (and husband/wife team) behind Tinwell - Caleb Cannon and Amy Eldredge - have turned the upstairs at Tinwell into TinTiki, an inviting and comfy tiki cocktails lounge. It’s a mostly private room available for parties and special events, but opens to the public on Tuesdays. That’s where … [Read more...]
Dropping In At Quarters Arcade Bar
Ding … Ding … Ding … A pinball machine lets you know you’re a winner, and Quarters Arcade Bar lets you celebrate at the same time. Founded by Michael Eccleston and Katie Willis, the bar brings the vibrant combination of craft cocktails and beer with classic arcade games to Salt Lake City. Quarters is located in what used to be the Club Manhattan on 5 East and 400 South. The … [Read more...]
Sip O’ The Week : Black Widow Martini
With Halloween in mind, I’m turning my attention this week to a spooky looking, but delicious, cocktail called a Black Widow Martini. The recipe is from Tablespoon Kitchens and it’s a very simple drink to make, but one that looks stunning. This recipe makes four Black Widow Martini cocktails. Ingredients: ¾ cup pomegranate or grape juice 2 tablespoons coarse … [Read more...]
The Good Word @ White Horse Spirits & Kitchen
On a surprisingly blustery recent “spring” day, my wife and I popped into White Horse bar for a Bently Spiced Toddy to help warm up the missus. The Bently cocktail is made with Cognac, Aperol, spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, Peychaud and Angostura bitters. It did the trick. Meanwhile, my eyes and palate were drawn to a White Horse cocktail named The Good Word. … [Read more...]
Bitters Lab Teaching a Bitters Class
When we used to think of bitters for cocktails, we inevitably thought of Angostura or Peychaud’s, right? Well, cocktail bitters have come a long way in recent years and there are a bevy of artisan bitters producers out there. On Saturday, March 31st you can explore a large number of both classic and contemporary bitters at Under Current Bar. According to the folks at Under … [Read more...]
Where to Bar Hop Now
Tinwell Bar: is bringing class and cocktails to the Central 9th District, the newest up and coming area Downtown. The space has been completely renovated, with airy open seating areas, beautiful vaulted ceilings, and accented with a modern retro flair (not to mention an intact original vault from when the space first opened as a bank in 1945). Tinwell’s talented bartenders … [Read more...]
Salt Lake’s Top Mixologist
Brooks Hall of Good Grammar was voted Salt Lake's top mixologist by Utah Stories readers. Also Nominated: Marc Nardacci - The Bar in Sugar House Scott Gardner - HSL Chris Panarelli - O.P. Rockwell Natalie Hamilton - Finca Amy Eldredge - Under Current Bar … [Read more...]