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Quick Spin Interview: Bartender Chris Hannah
Bar man extraordinaire, Chris Hannah, a long-time staple of the New Orleans bar scene, is co-owner of two bars in the Big Easy: Manolito and Jewel of the South.
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Quick Spin Interview: Portland Chef Adam Higgs
I arrived in this weird Pacific Northwest city back in the early 2000s, settling into a house in Portland’s then-undesirable Northeast neighborhood. I remember being pretty dismayed with the food options in the area, venturing out one night, determined to find a great restaurant nearby. Thankfully, I stumbled upon a dimly lit corner spot on Fremont Avenue, where the menu at Acadia pulled me in, full of seafood and Cajun spices, and I stayed for both dinner and dessert.
Quick Spin Interview: Chefs Steven McHugh and Michael Gulotta
The guidance and training a chef receives within the kitchen – particularly during those early years – often dictates the tone of his or her career, from knife skills and spices to business acumen and demeanor.
Feeling it at the 2012 Tales of the Cocktail
You feel Tales of the Cocktail from the beginning, whether it’s the heat and humidity…
The Side Dish: Daily Blender Best of 2011
And, here it is, folks. The last week of the year. A time for introspection….
The Tail End of Tales of the Cocktail 2011
The carousel winds down and another Tales of the Cocktail heads into the books. It’s…
Coordinating The Cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail 2011
All week long, Tales of the Cocktail is an unending parade of events, seminars, tasting…
Dispatch from Tales of the Cocktail 2011: Celebrating Spirits in Style
Party time at Tales of the Cocktail begins with a bang. Were you to let…
Dispatch from Tales of the Cocktail 2011: The Calm Before the Storm
The best day of Tales of the Cocktail is often the day before it officially…
Dispatch from Tales of the Cocktail 2011: Big Easy or Bust
Take a few thousand spirits professionals, a bunch of hardcore cocktail enthusiasts, and a couple…
Chef Steven McHugh Talks New Lüke San Antonio, Impact of Oil Spill on Restaurants
During my visit to San Antonio, I had a chance to talk with Chef Steven…