Dec 8, 2019 | cocktails, gin, lists, mezcal, Portland, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
I love cities that work hard to curate beautiful bars, creative menus, and have friendly bartenders. After a great visit to my hometown, Portland, ME, I thought of all the excellent bars in the other Portland that I had yet to visit. Since I had a work trip planned, I... 
Nov 18, 2019 | cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
Although I’ve lived in Kansas City for nearly 18 years, I don’t know that much about its history. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, I didn’t know what it was like during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition... 
Oct 14, 2019 | cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 20 years ago – yikes! I’ve returned annually to visit friends and family, but I have lost touch with the local food/drink scene. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and lobster shacks and now it’s a foodie... 
Aug 25, 2019 | Chattanooga, food, mezcal, whiskey
I traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first time three and half years ago. I had been to Nashville and Memphis before, but I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Ranked fourth for population, behind Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, Chattanooga has a great... 
Aug 11, 2019 | food, gin, mezcal, North Carolina, rum
Along with my bitters research, I also made time for a few good meals, and a couple more drinks while in North Carolina. Raleigh is an easily walkable city with plenty to see and do. I spent most of my time indoors working, but here’s where to dine in Raleigh,... 
Aug 9, 2019 | cocktails, North Carolina, recipe, whiskey
I’ve been making craft cocktails at home for a while. Over the past few years, I have acquired all the tools and ingredients needed to create a variety of libations. However, I’ve been stumped about how to properly use cocktail bitters. I figured it was a good...
