Jan 25, 2019 | Brands, Cocktails, Events, Mezcals
Just back from five days at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference – a fun and enlightening industry gathering that was simultaneously overwhelming and intimate. It was a great opportunity to connect with some of the key players in the industry and attend some very...
Jan 19, 2018 | Bars and Restaurants, Brands, Cocktails, Tastings
Tacolicious’ annual crab dinners are right around the corner which is always a great opportunity to open up the wallet for a San Francisco tradition but this year they’re doing things a bit differently at the Marina location because the companion cocktails...
Dec 15, 2017 | Cocktails, Products
You know you’re in good company when someone says “where’s the cricket in here?” about your drink. That’s exactly what Julia Plevin, half of Critter Bitters, told me as we sat down to taste the Critter Bitters Toasted Cricket Bitters. That is the first in, up to now,...
Oct 19, 2017 | Bars and Restaurants, Cocktails
The last thing on my mind when I planned my mini reunion with college friends in Madison, WI was mezcal. Yes, mezcal is always on my mind in some form or another, but this was vacation. Joke on me because Madison actually has quite a little mezcal scene happening. The...
Oct 7, 2017 | Bars and Restaurants, Cocktails, Events, Mezcal: Mexico in a Bottle, Tastings
It’s that time of year again where we take the show on the road and bath the streets of Chicago with mezcal. We’re so excited to be returning to Chop Shop on October 15th for year two of Mexico in a Bottle Chicago! This year is particularly poignant given the...
Aug 28, 2017 | Cocktails, Oaxaca
In sum, three things that are definitely on top of trend watch in Oaxaca and a fourth that is still trending-craft beer, pulque, cocktails, and bed and breakfast/airbnb/palenque stays. I am taking <overpriced> tasting menus off the trend list because sadly, it...
