Sep 17, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 20 years ago – yikes! I return annually to visit friends and family, and enjoy keeping up with the local food and drink scene every time I return. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and lobster shacks and now it’s... 
Aug 18, 2020 | bourbon, cocktails, cocktails at home, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila
I’ve always had a bit of an aversion to foods marketed as healthy. Not only do I run from fat-free, but things labeled for specific dietary needs instantly fall off my list. A gluten-free brownie? No thanks! But, shifting my thinking from what something is missing and... 
Jul 18, 2019 | amaro, champagne, city guides, cocktails, fernet, food, mezcal, pisco, San Francisco, whiskey
Traveling to new places can be daunting, especially when you are looking for a place to eat or drink. I have found Yelp to be fairly reliable, depending on the location, but it can still present too many choices. One way to narrow things down is to look for local... 
Jul 8, 2019 | city guides, cocktails, gin, New York City, pisco, rum
After living in New York City as a kid, I’ve always loved how it can hold so much in one location. It’s my favorite city in the world. I am lucky enough to get to go back fairly often to visit friends and explore the city. After a great weekend, I stayed... 
Jun 20, 2019 | art, Canada, cocktails, food, pisco, Toronto
Last weekend I flew into Toronto and drove up to Prince Edward County. Joining my best friend Jessica and her friend Emily (who lives in Toronto), we were celebrating Jessica’s birthday. We were shocked when we arrived at our bed and breakfast, At the Lake Suites, at... 
May 13, 2019 | art, Barcelona, cocktails, food, pisco, Spain
Last week was a whirlwind! After Atlanta, I flew to Barcelona for my work’s annual festival planning retreat. I arrived super late on Monday night and went right into two solid days of planning. So many sticky notes! After our second day, we headed to a group...
