At the Bar

After the busy December holidays, and now at the last day of the lunar New Year, I’ve taken stock of my blessings and considered what it is I’d like to…

When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl…

Winemaking is an old tradition, dating back to several millennia BC. Archeologists and historians are unsure when and where exactly the first wine was produced, although some evidence suggests it…

Once upon a time, coffee was just another beverage. I enjoyed the taste and the smell, but I wasn’t particular about the creation process. My entire adult life, I have…

If you’re a whiskey enthusiast, you likely enjoy many different whiskeys and whiskey styles. It’s not uncommon for whiskey lovers to have several diverse bottles at a time. And others…

You’re on vacation in a hotel room, making coffee that you know tastes kind of “meh” and you know is going to go cold in about 5 minutes. Just because…

The Passover Seder is a Jewish family tradition steeped in tradition. There are many fine points that must be followed for your Seder. But when it comes to choosing the…

Coffee has been such a hit to the human race that it’s made it to every single continent on the planet. Yes, even scientists in Antarctica like to enjoy a…

What pops into your head when you think of a favorite tavern, pub, or corner bar? Corner bars are iconic to American culture. Nearly every small town has at least…

Who doesn’t love a good tequila sunrise or margarita? But the beauty of tequila is that it doesn’t have to be limited to mixed drinks to be enjoyed. If you…