Sep 14, 2022 | city guides, Louisiana, New Orleans
I’ve been to the Big Easy quite a few times over the years. But in 2022, I’ve been lucky enough to go twice to check out the best cocktail bars in New Orleans. I visited in January with my husband and in July for Tales of the Cocktail. Both visits were... 
Jun 20, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, Missouri
From the team behind The Monarch Bar and Verdigris, comes The Mercury Room. This the second bar the Exit Strategy has opened during a pandemic, the first being Verdigris in June 2020. The Exit Strategy includes David Manica, Christian Moscoso, Dominic Petrucci, and... 
Jun 16, 2022 | city guides, Seattle
Over the years, I have spent quite a bit of time in Seattle. My last trip was three years ago. I traveled back this week to reunite with some people I met while volunteering in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Between visiting, eating, and ferry rides, we also made it to... 
Apr 1, 2022 | Austin, city guides, Texas
I’ve been to Austin, TX many times. But most trips, like my one in March 2022, have been to attend South by Southwest. While I enjoy going to the festival, it doesn’t leave me a lot of time to try out many local spots. Until this most recent trip. I made a... 
Feb 17, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, lists
As a 20-year resident of Kansas City, I feel like I know the city well. Since starting this cocktail blog, I frequent its bars often enough that my friends text me when they’re looking for a place to go. While I definitely have some favorite places (on both... 
Jan 22, 2022 | Chicago, city guides, cocktails, Illinois, ingredient travel
If you visit cocktail bars in the United States, you have likely had a spirit from Chicago. However, because Chicago is known as the food and drink capital of the world, the spirits produced there may be less top of mind. People know about deep dish pizza and...
