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English at Eater: Earthy Ube Purple Pina Coladas

Nov 11, 2021

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in camper_clips, cocktails, rum, San Francisco, trends

I wrote a story for Eater San Francisco on a trend of purple drinks with coconut cream and usually ube as a flavoring. Photos by @vivo.visuals, Melissa de Mata, @equal_parts_cocktail, Allison Webber You should probably go read it.

Three East Bay Drinking Itineraries in the July Issue of San Francisco Magazine

Jun 29, 2018

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in bars, camper_clips, San Francisco

Check out the July issue of San Francisco Magazine for three East Bay drinking itineraries from me.

The Future of San Francisco Cocktails (Predicted By Me) in San Francisco Magazine

Feb 3, 2018

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in aquavit, bars, bartenders, camper_clips, cocktails, distilling, ice, San Francisco, trends, whisky

Ten articles by yours truly on drinking and bartending trends in the SF Bay Area.

Air-Conditioned Cocktail Bars in San Francisco

May 2, 2017

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in bars, San Francisco

I’m compiling a list of bars with air conditioning in a city that rarely needs it.

Resources for Cocktail Events: Edible Flowers, Dry Ice, and More

Mar 28, 2017

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in San Francisco

A few resources I’ve used to find bulk items for events, thanks to my internet friends.

San Francisco’s Second-Oldest Drinking Spot

Mar 21, 2017

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in history, San Francisco

The bar Elixir was recognized this weekend as being the second oldest (known) drinking location in San Francisco by the wacky historical/drinking club E. Clampus Vitus (aka The Clampers).

All the Cocktails and Spirits Books Published in 2016 for Reading or Gifting

Dec 12, 2016

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in amaro, bars, beer, bitters, books, bourbon, cocktails, gin, rum, San Francisco, science, scotch whisky, Scotland, Seattle, tiki, tonic, tonic water, vermouth, whisky

This year’s batch of cocktail and spirits books – all put together in one big list to make your gift list (or your own wish list) easy to see.

Bartender Nexus: Range in San Francisco and its All-Star Cast

Dec 8, 2016

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in bars, bartenders, San Francisco

The owners of Range Restaurant announced that they'll be closing at the end of the year after 12 years in operation. Let's talk about how important this restaurant was for the world of San Francisco cocktails. This little restaurant was a surprising nexus of talented bartenders. I've been making mental notes of "nexus bars" for a while as…

Nothing Shaken, Nothing Stirred: The Perennial’s Strained Relationship with Ice

Nov 2, 2016

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in bars, eco-booze, ice, San Francisco

A very forward-thinking cocktail program designed to eliminate waste at San Francisco restaurant The Perennial, with special attention on water waste.

What They Got Right – and Wrong – at ABV in San Francisco

Jun 1, 2016

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in bars, bartenders, camper_clips, industry news, San Francisco

I decided to interview one of the owners, Ryan Fitzgerald, on what he feels they did right and wrong, and what changed from initial plans, when opening San Francisco bar ABV.

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