The Wines of Bin 26
Babak and his sister Azita Bina-Seibel are equal partners in the restaurants and wines; she is the executive chef for both places. She was actually in the kitchen at Bin 26 when I had lunch that day: a gently autocratic presence with long, straight salt and pepper hair, and a... Read More
Infusions Are Hot!
A few years ago, large, clear infusion jars started appearing on every self-respecting restaurant bar, filled with bright-colored fruits. Fruits that gradually faded over time – maybe that’s why they disappeared from view. Coffee, chocolate and other flavors seemed to take their place in cocktails. But in this new era... Read More
Plymouth’s Sean Harrison
Gin and the Man Who Makes It Sean Harrison Master Distiller of Plymouth Gin During his six and a half years in the Royal Navy, Plymouth Gin Master Distiller Sean Harrison spent his time “piloting ships around” – and rarely consumed any gin. He didn’t give a thought to the... Read More