Category: San Francisco
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Three SF Bars Reviewed on DiffordsGuide
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.
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The SF Chronicle’s 2011 Bar Stars
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…
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Good on Toast, Great in Drinks
(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…
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Bits and Pieces from Winter Drinking Guide in 7×7 Magazine
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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Winter Drinking Guide in 7×7 Magazine
Oh hello, giant sexy four-page spread in the December issue of 7×7 Magazine written by Camper English! Run screaming to your local newsstand to pick up the latest issue with a guide to winter drinking. In it you'll learn: Where to get your fancy on in a hotel bar The best hot drinks in SF…
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The Bar Agricole Bar Staff
This coming week is the pre-opening of Bar Agricole, the big big big restaurant/bar project from Thad Vogler about which I am very excited. Bar Agricole opens on August 16th (15th according to the SF Chronicle). I asked Vogler about his bar staff- and got a surprise. All the bartenders will work full-time at Bar…
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Bar Eras in San Francisco and Beyond
I have a great-looking four-page story in the August Eat + Drink issue of 7×7 Magazine. The story splits up old bars and new bars inspired by old bars into five types/eras: Barbary Coast, Speakeasy, Martini Bar, Tiki Bar, and Fern Bar. In each category I list some identifying factors and a few era-appropriate drinks. There…
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Bar Agricole Cocktail List Revealed
The SF Chronicle's Jon Bonne gets the scoop on Bar Agricole's forthcoming cocktail list. The story has lots of information about the bar/restaurant (one we've been awaiting for about 2 years). The bar is set to open August 15 or 16. So go read it. For those of you not lucky enough to have sampled…
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Erick Castro to Leave Rickhouse at End of Month; Take Brand Ambassador Job
Erick Castro, bartender and general manager of Rickhouse in San Francisco (up for three awards at Tales of the Cocktail this year) has revealed that he'll be leaving the bar at the end of July. He'll now be the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Plymouth and Beefeater gins. This is another bittersweet announcement in the…
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Coffee liqueurs make a splash in cocktails
Here's my new story in the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday, June 30. Coffee liqueurs make a splash in cocktails by Camper English The craze for organic, shade-grown, micro-roasted slow-drip coffee has percolated into the cocktail world. Bartenders are improving classic coffee drinks, finding ways to harness the beans' bitter, aromatic qualities rather than just…