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SF Bar Write-Ups: Mikkeller Bar, Brass Tacks, The Cavalier

Dec 19, 2013

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For the website WorldsBestBars.com I write up new (good) bars opening in San Francisco. For November I covered: The Cavalier, a fancy hotel bar/restaurant downtown Brass Tacks, the Hayes Valley bar in the former Marlena's Mikkeller Bar, a downtown beer bar where the staff are actually nice Check out the write-ups here. Related articles…

ABV, A Forthcoming SF Bar from Dalva, Beretta Folks

Sep 3, 2013

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Camper English

in bars, bartenders, industry news, San Francisco

Coming not-so-soon (January most likely) in the former Tokyo GoGo spot on 16th Street in the Inner Mission of San Francisco will be the bar ABV. ABV is a partnership between Erik Reichborn-Kjennerud (owner of Dalva, Dalva Hideout), Ryan Fitzgerald (former Beretta bar manager and Del Maguey Mezcal brand ambassador), and Todd Smith (bartender at Dalva…

A Huge Interview with Camper English on Eater.com

Nov 30, 2012

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Camper English

in camper_clips, cocktails, San Francisco

I've got something to say! Apparently. Eater.com did a big interview with me about the SF cocktail scene and now it has gone live. I blab about everything from the lack of molecular mixology in San Francisco to the death of muddling to the rise of carbonated cocktails. It goes on and on. Photo by…

Carbonated Cocktails in the San Francisco Chronicle

Aug 25, 2012

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Camper English

in bartenders, camper_clips, cocktails, San Francisco

My latest story for the San Francisco Chronicle is now online. I wrote about carbonated cocktails and the many, many different approaches bartenders are taking to make them. Carbonated cocktails proving popularBy Camper English A little fizz can do wonders for a cocktail, making it more aromatic, lighter and a bit more dynamic.Traditionally, drinks get…

Best Business Bars in Entrepreneur Magazine

Jun 27, 2012

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Camper English

in bars, camper_clips, Los Angeles, San Francisco

I contributed a few write-ups to Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Best Business Bars story. It is the July issue, hitting newsstands now. I wrote about Azucar Lounge in San Francisco, Drago Centro in Los Angeles, and ROOF at TheWit in Chicago. Pick it up at the newsstand or read it online here.

Cocktail Predictions for San Francisco

Mar 29, 2012

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Camper English

in camper_clips, cocktails, San Francisco

I wrote this piece on predictions for the Bay Area cocktail scene back in November for The Bold Italic magazine, and it has just gone online. They made it look super snazzy for the web. Predictions include: Shorter cocktail menus Hyper-local cocktail menus More Scott Beattie Cocktail party pop-ups Other cities taking the lead over…

Three SF Bars Reviewed on DiffordsGuide

Oct 25, 2011

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Camper English

in bars, camper_clips, San Francisco

I wrote a new bar report for CLASS Magazine online. It includes short reviews of Jasper's Corner Tap, Harry Denton's Starlight Room, and Wo Hing General Store. The story is here.

The SF Chronicle’s 2011 Bar Stars

May 23, 2011

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Camper English

in bartenders, camper_clips, San Francisco

The SF Chronicle has announced the 2011 Bar Stars, bartenders who deserve special recognition. The introduction by Wine Editor Jon Bonne is here. The Bar Stars are: Morgan Young (I did this write-up) Carlo Splendorini Jason "Buffalo" LoGrasso Alex Smith Kevin Diedrich Click the links for the write-ups on each bartender. (Photo by Russell Yip/SF…

Good on Toast, Great in Drinks

May 20, 2011

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Camper English

in bartenders, camper_clips, mixers, San Francisco

(Photo courtesy of That's My Jamm) David Ruiz of Mr. Smith's makes jams and preserves just for cocktails. I wrote about it with a quick note about jam in cocktails historically, and in which bar you can find a mezcal drink with strawberry-raspberry-jabanero jam. Yumz. Read about That's My Jamm on Tasting Table. The story…

Bits and Pieces from Winter Drinking Guide in 7×7 Magazine

Dec 14, 2010

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Camper English

in bars, camper_clips, San Francisco, whisky

My San Francisco winter drinking guide in 7×7 Magazine is coming online in bits and pieces. Here are some: Where to learn about whisky Hotel bars for fancy-time drinking Bars that rent private rooms

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