Endangered Cocktails: Sazerac
What’s the best way to make something you like even better? Amp it up – make it bigger, faster, stronger, etc. As red-blooded Americans, these attitudes about consumption are pretty much woven into our DNA, even when it comes to liquor. If a Sazerac tastes delicious to you, what’s an... Read More
Of Mice and Binges
Folk wisdom (read collective observational experience) for millennia and epidemiological study stimulated by the French paradox for decades have accumulated ever-increasing support for the J-shaped curve of drinking and health: moderate drinking enhances health and longevity; abstinence seems an adverse health risk; and heavy drinking is a danger to health... Read More
The Urban Grape
With the endless variety of wines available in even small stores these days, choosing one can be a challenge for anyone. There’s no magic formula to determine what a person will like if they want a recommendation for something new, but TJ Douglas has devised an innovative, carefully-calibrated system that... Read More
Raising The Bar on Winter Warmers
During the chilliest months of New England weather, cozy bars are a snowbound escape for those looking to warm up – inside and out. After-dinner staples like Irish or Mexican coffee are often placed below the dessert menu, signaling the end of the night. Why not elevate and innovate with... Read More
6 Beers
When the weather turns cold, consumers expect a strong, bracing drink to help them meet the challenges of another New England winter. Not to disappoint, craft brewers readily offer a new set of beers to meet the physically and mentally challenging conditions and prospects of summer’s distant return. The highly... Read More