When Tom Rodrigues was growing up as the son of fruit farmers in the Santa Clara Valley, he never imagined that his grandfather’s hobby of making wine in the basement would become a passion and vocation for him later in life. Today, his Maple Creek Winery boasts a selection of …
Pictured: Ohio City Galley (Cleveland), Fort Street Galley (Detroit), Smallman Galley and Federal Galley (Pittsburgh) – This Magic Moment #FollowTheFloat is Bullfrog + Baum’s month-long, national campaign, dedicated to celebrating World Pride this June and giving back to the LGBTQ community. Visit a participating restaurant during the month of June …
J.C. Stock, CEO and co-founder of Shots Box, hosted an evening of craft cocktails on Saturday, May 4, 2019 to raise money for the Thirst Project. The event raised $4,594.02 towards the annual goal of $12,000. There were over 50 attendees throughout the evening. Shots Box pledged to donate $12,000 …
Clear Creek Distillery, one of the oldest craft distilleries in the United States, unveiled the first addition to its portfolio in nearly a decade, Clear Creek Vodka. Clear Creek Vodka is 100 percent fruit-based – fermented and distilled from apples grown in the Pacific Northwest – and cut to 80 …
It’s National Cognac Day! Let’s celebrate with D’Usse and these five amazing cocktails created for you to try at home. There’s something here for everyone, so no excuses! Put down that beer, wine, whatever…and get your Cognac on? N’est pas? D’USSE FLEUR DE VIE Ingredients: 1 750ml Bottle- D’USSE Cognac …
to Give it up with the ties and socks and cigars and fancy pens already. Stop with the golf paraphernalia and the NFL licensing nonsense. Did he read the book you bought him last time? No, and he won’t read the one you buy him this year either. Just get …
Cocktails and vermin, anyone? From the crazy f*@#s at The San Francisco Dungeon who brought you the inexplicably popular Rat Café comes the next iteration of what the Department of Public Health will “allow”: Rat Bar. Journey into the dark place where live rats run free and the booze flows …
Yes, the weather is insane. I’m writing this from Los Angeles where it’s 56 degrees Fahrenheit, raining and windy. But this is Drink Me Magazine guys, and we “always” look on the bright side of…well, cocktails. In your heart and mind it is summer already, so cast off those woolly …
A good cocktail may seem like a dime a dozen nowadays. So, at Second Best Detroit, how a drink is served is just as important as what’s inside. Today, we’re taking a look behind the bar with Second Best Beverage Director Will Lee: Second Best’s beverage program is largely influenced …
Cold Drinks, a lush and mysterious Scotch-centric bar evoking the sensuous exoticism of Old Shanghai, hidden on the second floor of China Live, just announced a new menu featuring light bites serving items nightly starting at 5:30 p.m. inspired by modern Chinese cuisine, and new exciting cocktails. Inspired by San …
Designed by the Director of Food and Beverage Sarah Brown, the Sheraton Maui Blend by Maker’s Mark is a combination of 10 different finishing staves. The resort’s signature Maker’s Mark bourbon is blended from Baked American Pure 2, Seared French Cuvee, French Roasted Mocha and Toasted French Spice, and then …
Pictured above: Mat Sapp, The Henry Celebrating timeless American style, The Henry West Hollywood is a go-to spot from coffee to cocktails with a little something for everyone. On weekends, they create an especially fun brunch atmosphere with their festive tableside Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar cart. The bar cart …
Memorial Day is upon us and at Drink Me that means a sincere and honorable nod to our fallen. It is then, like all occasions, a reason to explore new cocktails. We’ve listed bars from around the country for our national audience, so if you can, find your way to …
Wine: Chateau de Pez St.-Estephe 2013 ABV: 13% alc. Score: 91 pts Imported By: Maisons Marques & Domaines Best Enjoyed: 2020 – 2030 Subtle nose, with a creamy note to the cherry pastry creme and spice, but otherwise, this is fairly quiet right now. On the palate, this is shutting down and looks ready …
Wine: Gran Reserva Winery: Beronia Vintage: 2009 Region: Rioja Varieties: Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo The nose immediately emits scents of thick oozing brambles, with stewed dark plums, blackberries and a fragrant black pepper. Reenacted on the palate, you can expect to experience a stunning velvety texture, full of deep dark …
Wine: Chateau Barreyre 2014 Bordeaux Superieur Region: Bordeaux ABV: 14% alc Score: 87 points Best Enjoyed: Drink now Subtle and earthy, with currants and cherry skin that brighten up noticeably with air, and lead to a palate defined by red cherry and a hint of flowers, as well as shaved led pencil.