Category: bars
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The Cocktail Menu for the Golden Rule, the New Bar from the Che Fico Team
This new bar Golden Rule is by Thrive City. You can read more about it in the SF Chronicle (paywall) or SFStandard. Below is the cocktail menu.
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Nightingale Bar to Become Shotski’s Alpine Lodge
The Kearny Street bar Nightingale is about to change theme. Owned by Future Bars and most recently home of the pop-up The Merriest Bar, Nightingale will soon become Shotski’s Alpine Lodge in a change of concept. (image from Nightingale Facebook page) They promise “the essence of a ski getaway, minus the cold. As summer approaches,…
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Ginger’s in San Francisco is Closing
I got wind that Ginger’s, a gay bar in downtown San Francisco, was closing suddenly. The truth may be that there is still a chance to save it if they find the right person to run it, but honestly the job sounds nearly impossible. Bars named Ginger’s have a long history in San Francisco dating…
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The Spirits Micro-Festival Era is Here
While huge fests like Whiskies of the World, Fog City Social, and WhiskyFest have long been annual traditions, and single-brand tastings are regularly held in bars and liquor stores, an interesting new format has entered the chat. And at least two more of them are scheduled over the next few weeks. Elixir is hosting its…
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The Cobbler is Hot in Cold San Francisco
I wrote a story for the San Francisco Chronicle about cobblers, mostly Sherry Cobblers. Read it here. While hot weather bears down on much of the country, summer in San Francisco is more of a state of mind than a change in the weather. And many bartenders around the city are addressing the abstract concept of…
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Where to Find All the Cool Ice in San Francisco
I was interviewed on unique expressions of ice in San Francisco for Eater.com. Read the article here.
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Cocktails at the new Causwells in San Francisco
The Marina district bistro Causwells has reopened with Elmer Mejicanos (Tony's, Red Window) onboard as the Managing Partner and Beverage Director. He put together a really ambitious cocktail list for the small restaurant with tons of outdoor seating. With a group of friends, I was able to try a lot of the cocktails. Favorites…
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Nice Rats, But How Were the Drinks?
A story about a pop-up rat bar in a tourist attraction haunted house of history.
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All the Cocktail and Spirits Books Released in 2018, In Consideration for Gifting or Reading
Sixty-plus drink books released in 2018. Wowza.
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Three East Bay Drinking Itineraries in the July Issue of San Francisco Magazine
Check out the July issue of San Francisco Magazine for three East Bay drinking itineraries from me.