Holy moly, tonight was cold! We got snowed on as we walked from the subway home, so it made sense to stop in somewhere halfway there to defrost momentarily, and fortify ourselves for the last few blocks. Aita appeared like a shining beacon of light on the corner. At first I was nervous when I … Continue reading Ginuary 2nd: Casablanca @ Aita.
Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Hello from NYC! The first nine days of Ginuary this year are coming to you live from the Big Apple, with a broken ankle. Fun times. The first of Ginuary kicked off well with dinner at a restaurant just around the corner from where I'm staying for the next few days, Marietta. Dinner was delicious, … Continue reading Ginuary 1st: Black Tie Affair @ Marietta Brooklyn
Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Could you see this one coming? If you follow me on twitter, maybe so. If I actively called you out on how you like your martini, maybe quite easily. It's finally time for me to come clean and admit to you that tonight I drank my first real martini. No stuffing around, no using the … Continue reading Ginuary 31st: Dry Martini.
Ginuary 26th: Blackberry Gin Fizz at the 21st Amendment.
I returned to the Museum of Old and New Art today. Yes, even after yesterday's disappointment. Am I a glutton for punishment? No. (Well, this is arguable. But in this scenario, no.) Was the Mona Market on? Yes. Does the Mona Market have a regular stall that's actually a little gin bar? Yes. Did I … Continue reading Ginuary 26th: Blackberry Gin Fizz at the 21st Amendment.
Ginuary 25th: Organic Rosemary Martini.
I seem to have fairly terrible luck with ordering drinks at the Void bar in the heart of the Museum of Old and New Art. It seems that any drink I really get my hopes up for, despite being listed on their printed menu, isn't available. It happened last month with a Corpse Reviver #2, … Continue reading Ginuary 25th: Organic Rosemary Martini.
Ginuary 20th: Antidote (modified).
Tonight was the final night of MONA FOMA. David Byrne & St. Vincent performed and it was absolutely incredible (I highly recommend you listen to their album and if you have, then I highly recommend you see them live). However, I'd staked out the festival on previous days and noted two things: 1. there was no … Continue reading Ginuary 20th: Antidote (modified).
Ginuary 18th: Velvet Muse.
I gave Hobart another chance to impress me tonight and was lucky to meet Ben behind the bar at the Mill on Morrison. The Mill has a short but fun cocktail list—some old things, some new things, a number of infused things. I decided on a new thing: the Velvet Muse. It's Yellow Chartreuse, Bombay … Continue reading Ginuary 18th: Velvet Muse.
Ginuary 17th: Cucumber Gin Gin Ice-Cream.
Watch out, it's another "I Love Hobart" post. Not long after moving to town, I heard magnificent things about a little neighbourhood cake shop called Sweet Envy. It took a new friend coming to visit with some moon pies that really sealed the deal; the very next day I went to visit for myself. Sweet … Continue reading Ginuary 17th: Cucumber Gin Gin Ice-Cream.
Ginuary 15th: Gin Toddy.
I was at a bit of a loss this morning. I think it was the first morning I sat down and properly thought, "What gin comes next?" Considering we're now halfway through Ginuary, I'd say that's pretty good. Of course, things were even better once I'd had my daily gin. Today's concoction came courtesy … Continue reading Ginuary 15th: Gin Toddy.
Ginuary 10th: Quince Essential at Grape Bar & Bottleshop.
Today wasn't going to be an "on location" post, but I went out for afternoonsies with friends, which turned into dinner with friends, which turned into post-dinner drinks with friends, and so here I am. I complained just a couple of days ago that Hobart's cocktail scene is sub-par. I stand by that statement, as … Continue reading Ginuary 10th: Quince Essential at Grape Bar & Bottleshop.
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