BE A FOODIE IN THE HAMPTONS—STYLISHLY
- Culture
- Published on Friday, 15 June 2012 10:38
- Matt Bell
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Located on the easternmost tip of the South Fork, Montauk is recognized by the jet set of New York City as the perfect weekend getaway, and with the grand re-opening of this beach town’s premier hotel, Solé East, we’ve more reason than ever to venture out. With its spectacular scenery, sandy dune beaches, laid back [...]
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Cuba Libre – Beyond The Rum & Coke
Bacardi and Coke, or rum and Coke, is one of the most common cocktails served, alongside Jack and Coke, and vodka and soda. A brilliantly simple drink, the rum and coke is actually a simplification of a classic cocktail called the Cuba Libre which dates back to the Spanish American War. During the war Americans [...]
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THE ESSENTIAL 2012 FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
- Drink
- Published on Thursday, 31 May 2012 11:00
- Matt Bell
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When it comes time to thank dad, do it with something that will be difficult for him to ignore, like these fathers day gifts. ENGRAVED BOTTLE OF JONNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL If dad likes his Scotch-Whiskey, then a personally engraved bottle of Jonnie Walker’s highest grade of the stuff should bring a big ol’ [...]
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Nolet’s Reserve – The $700 Gin
While you may not be familiar with the Nolet’s name, you are probably very familiar with their major product, Ketel One Vodka. The Nolet’s distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands pumps out massive volumes of the popular vodka (millions of cases a year). Alongside that mammoth output is a small still, quietly producing some of the best [...]
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Ti-Punch – Somewhere between a Shot and a Cocktail
- Drink
- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012 12:30
- Geoffrey Kleinman
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Behind every successful spirit is a great cocktail. Tequila has the Margarita, cachaca the Caipirinha, gin the Martini, and rum the Daiquiri. For rhum agricole, the cocktail that captures its essence and is essential to its success is the Ti-Punch. Ti is actually the Creole word for petit, or small, and helps define this drink [...]
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A STYLISH BBQ DISH FROM A "CULINISTA"
- Food
- Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 13:30
- Matt Bell
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A “culinista” is someone who loves the art of cooking as much as, well, a fashionista loves the art of clothing design. You may not be a culinista (or maybe you are?), but if you’re going to cook, you might want to take some advice from one. We hit up our pal Josie Gordon who [...]
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The Classic Daiquiri – Rum's Perfect Cocktail
- Drink
- Published on Monday, 21 May 2012 04:13
- Geoffrey Kleinman
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The rum daiquiri is one of world’s great drinks, yet it’s often prepared so poorly that you’d never know it. Somehow, someone, somewhere got it into their heads that a daiquiri should be thrown into a blender with lots of sugar, and lots of fruit, and made into something closer to a slurpee than a [...]
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Kilian – Spirits and Fragrance Collide
- Drink
- Published on Monday, 07 May 2012 11:00
- Geoffrey Kleinman
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One of the things that’s alluring about spirits is the fragrant bouquet of aromas that emanate from the glass. It’s easy to get lost in a great cognac, whisky or rum. Kilian Hennessy, grandson of one of the founders of the iconic cognac brand, is no stranger to spirits and their aromas. Kilian grew up [...]
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The Classic Margarita – A Perfect Drink for Cinco de Mayo
Tequila, lime, and agave – that’s all you need to make a perfect margarita. While there are many ways of making a margarita, including using triple sec, a mix, or throwing it into a blender, the best margarita you’ll ever have has just three simple ingredients. This classic margarita was revived in San Francisco at [...]
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Travel: Do this instead of sitting in LAX Traffic
- Culture
- Published on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 15:30
- Matt Bell
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Should you find yourself in near the Los Angeles Airport on May 12th, it may be worth your while to check out the interesting festivities taking place at the LAX Four Points by Sheraton. Why? This particular Sheraton is known as the “original LA Beer” hotel as it’s bar is dedicated to pouring the best [...]
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