The World’s First Cocktail In 2005, University of Pennsylvania’s archaeologist Patrick McGovern discovered a 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian earthenware vessel with traces of what he describes as a “grog.” This mug found on the banks of the Tigris River contained tartaric acid, honey, apple juice, and barley. Perhaps not a tasty drink …
Intimate green spaces not overrun by tourists are a difficult commodity in New York, which makes sense for a place many call “The Concrete Jungle”. Little do residents and visitors know that to find one such verdant space, complete with expertly-crafted cocktails and an unbeatable view of the setting …
For those people who like to top everyone else’s story about how wasted they got last night, here’s current intel about why you’ve been paying for it with a hangover headache the next day…and the easy way to avoid it entirely. It Ain’t the Sulfites Let’s start off with the …
Rioja is the epicenter where wine meets design, boasting the “who’s who” of international architects, such as Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava and Zaha Hadid. Many travelers visit Rioja for the authentic winery experience, but are surprised to find the stunning architecture that accompanies it. No other wine region in the …
House parties are always fun when you are hanging out with your best friends. However, you can still take the things up a notch with the help of some of most fun and interesting drinking games, such as: Drunk Artist Drunk Artist is a “booze” version of Pictionary. The rules …
When the timer goes off at 7:30 a.m., Jason Barrett steps away from his computer and draws a small taste of clear alcohol from the still. He smiles, then transfers the unaged spirit into a steel container where it will be put into a North American charred oak barrel for …
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The average worker bee produces about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime. So maybe spare a thought to those humble bees next time you are pouring the honey on your porridge in the morning. Urban beekeeping is growing in popularity, not only is it eco-friendly but it also …
Start the week with a little booze history from our friends over at The Atlantic. From fermented mare’s milk to agave sap, check out the world of the imbibe.
Pairing food with wine seems like a daunting task but the truth is, it’s not. There are no specific rules when matching food and wine because everyone has a different taste. There are, however, standards that foodies follow in order to make pairings acceptable to the general palate. In the …
With California drearily nearing its’ last year of water, we’d like to look at the glass-half full in America’s finest city, San Diego, through its’ surplus of sun, fun, and picturesque views. A standard most San Diegans set is fitting all three of those into one experience. With a “no drinking …
Beavertown Beavertown is the old Cockney name given to the historic de beauvoir area, famed across Victorian London for its rich characters and infinite revelry. Started in London in December 2011 by Logan Plant, Beavertown has grown so much they’ve moved locations three times since opening! With over five core …