Havana claims the mojito. San Juan, the piña colada. And Dallas? Dallas is the birthplace of the frozen margarita machine.
Semifinalist: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
Tales of the Cocktail has named Alyson Sheppard a semifinalist for its Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer Spirited Award. Finalists will be announced later in June.
Midnight Rambler Sets the Dallas Cocktail Standard (DallasObserver.com)
When we talk about holding Dallas cocktail bars to a certain standard, the standard we are referring to is Midnight Rambler.
Stirr Will Impress Your Parents, But Not You (DallasObserver.com)
There is a time and place for everything. If it’s 4 p.m. on a Thursday and you would kill for a pitcher of mimosas, then your place is Stirr.
What Happens When New York's Biggest Bars Leave New York? (GQ.com)
Three of N.Y.C.’s most vaunted cocktail institutions are going where no bar has successfully gone before: out of town.
Tiki Bar Pilikia Is More Shipwreck Than Paradise (DallasObserver.com)
Pilikia suffers from a serious identity crisis. It doesn’t know if it’s a laid-back tiki bar or a high-rolling nightclub, so it tries to be both.
7 Creative Ways to Give Back to Your Community (MentalFloss.com)
Donating money to local charities isn’t the only way to give back to your community. You can also get creative and crafty with your philanthropy.
Anthony Bourdain on Jeremiah Tower, the 'First F*ckable Chef' (Esquire.com)
Anthony Bourdain talked to Esquire about making the documentary Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, personal regrets, and what it means for a celebrity chef to fade away.
Jettison is Easily One of the Best Cocktail Bars in Dallas (DallasObserver.com)
Can Jettison please bring the rest of Dallas into this conversation?
Seek Out Nerdy Cocktails at Hide in Deep Ellum (DallasObserver.com)
Hide sounds gimmicky, but the owners stash most of the science equipment in the back so the chemistry doesn’t distract from the drinks.
7 Everyday Opportunities to Give Back You May Be Missing (MentalFloss.com)
Most people rally to give back to their communities during the holiday season. But what about the rest of the year?
Lounge Here, But Drink Cocktails Elsewhere (DallasObserver.com)
There’s a term for craft cocktail bars that struggle to produce good drinks: wine bars. As in, when you’re there, do yourself a favor and order the wine.
7 Little Ways You Can Help Your Community (MentalFloss.com)
Being generous doesn’t have to be a big, attention-grabbing production. It’s often the little things that have the biggest impact.
Finalist: IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing
The International Association of Culinary Professionals has nominated Alyson Sheppard for its Narrative Beverage Writing award for "Where Are All The Weed Cocktails?" on Playboy.com.
Photos: The 2018 Ford Expedition (Autoblog.com)
The new models were unveiled today at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.
12 Romantic Restaurants Around the Country Worth the Reservation (Esquire.com)
A restaurant does not need a half dozen forks per place setting and a wine list as long as a hardback book to be romantic.
Mayor to Immigrants Detained at DFW: “On Behalf of the Citizens of Dallas, We’re Sorry” (DallasObserver.com)
At an impromptu press conference, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he was “deeply distressed” at the ongoing situation at DFW Airport, where 50 travelers became detainees overnight. “This is just not good for our city,” he said. “It’s not good for our state. This is a welcoming place. We want you here."
7 Trendy Cocktail Ingredients You Should Avoid (Esquire.com)
Whether these items are banned by the Food and Drug Administration, unsanitary, or flat out illegal, here are seven trendy cocktail ingredients of which you should be wary.
The Taxi Cocktail Took Us for A Ride (AutoBlog.com)
Why does the Taxi Cocktail exist, and from whence does its automotive connection derive? Our intrepid investigative skills and panel of drunken experts provide assistance.
How to Find a Perfect Bar Anywhere in the World (Esquire.com)
Everyone has a fantasy of rolling into an unfamiliar city, walking into a nondescript bar, and discovering it's the coolest, chillest place within a 50-mile radius to swig beer.