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Craving an icy tropical cocktail with your toes sinking into the sand, but with no immediate plans to jet off to Santorini or Mallorca? Look no further than Archer Street in Soho for a beach-conjuring escape in central London at Myki Sand Bar, a glamorous pop-up bar that carves a …

The envelope-pushing brewers at California’s Stone Brewing Company describe their new genre-defying Stone Mocha IPA (exhibiting traditional qualities of both IPA’s and stouts) as “the best of both styles, making this love child of a beer simply just a beautiful, pleasure-seeking meld of Imperial IPA and mocha indulgence.” We like IPA. …

Winery – Chateau Musar Wine – Gaston Hochar White Vintage – 2004 Varietal – Obaideh/Merwah (undisclosed quantities) Score – 95/100 Price – GBP £24.99 USD $33.77 A white wine that begs to treated like a red! The Lebanese geniuses at Chateau Musar suggest serving at 15’c and allowing a three …

New Belgium Sunshine Wheat Beer and Vinaigrette Salad Most people view a plain salad with some vinaigrette as simple, as far as flavor is concerned. The right IPA from New Belgium Brewing however brings a ray of sunshine to our most popular leafy dish. The tangy citrus and strong hops …

This oven-roasted agave concoction is sure to please the senses and provide ye with a taste that is auténticamente mexicana. Distilled south of the border, this blended mezcal libation was created by two illustrious mezcaleros; Pedro  Mateo and Mijail  Zara. The label’s Jaguar-Antelope-Golden Eagle creature portends its versatile flavor. While …

WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is a collaboration between entrepreneur Raj P. Bhakta and Master Distiller Dave Pickerell (of Makers Mark) that began with an intention to bring high quality pure rye whiskey back to the coveted spot it had once held in the American spirits industry. With nine years of hard …

Winery – Lopez De Heredia Wine – Vina Gravonia Blanco Crianza Vintage – 2006 Varietal – 100% Viura Score – 93/100 Price – GBP £13.00 USD $19.14 Vina Gravonia is yielded from the Zaconia vineyard, one of four vineyards at Bodegas Heredia. All 24 hectares planted are Viura, most of …

Pumpkin Wine A smooth, spiced, white wine that shocks you with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, this pumpkin spice wine hails from the the west coast of all places. While this wine is also grown on the vine you won’t be finding any grapes in this drink. Instead ripe orange pumpkins …

Aptly chosen, Uncouth Vermouth’s logo features the all-black silhouette of a woman sticking her finger up her nose. This version of the Manhattan and Martini staple ingredient has been attracting the ire of traditional Vermouth distillers, turning their noses up at this variation’s lack of wormwood. The first alcoholic vermouth …

Lawyers carry briefcases. Chefs carry knife bags. Why shouldn’t an accomplished, professional mixologist have a custom-designed vessel in which to transport the crucial tools of the trade? Mavenhal  answers this need in the beverage industry with their high quality, handcrafted bartender bag designed with bar professionals, brand ambassadors and all-around …

Winery – Domaine O’Vineyards Wine – Stranger Stranger Vintage – 2011 Varietal – 100% Merlot Score – 93/100 Price – GBP £24.99 USD $31.22 The 2010 vintage of Stranger Stranger was simply sublime, a truly wonderful wine, punching well above it’s weight, all things considered. This latest vintage, is nearing …

One of the most elegant buildings in the heart of London, The Shard, houses an equally elegant luxurious restaurant. Located on the Shard’s 32nd floors is Oblix. This classy eatery features floor to ceiling windows with a panoramic view of the London skyline. Star chef Rainer Becker takes the lead at …

Centrally located in the infamous Mayfair opposite the tranquil Green Park proudly stands the recently refurbished Athenaeum Hotel & Residences. Aside from the renovations, Athenaeum welcomes Michelin starred chefs The Galvin Brothers at the culinary hem to complete the final touches and push the hotel into a new era. Stay …