I have been visiting Florence on and off for 30 years, working on assignments, visiting friends and writing portions of a book on Tuscany. Over the years, I've developed a check-list of favorite things to do -- and the best places to do them.
Everyone was wondering what would come after cupcakes in the culinary saga of low-culture-meets-high-culture and kiddie-classics-go-ironic. Sugary cereals made a run for it, but popcorn might have the edge, if San Francisco chefs get their way.
You might think it's a tad too complicated for a DIY drinker to undertake at home, with a few simple bar and homebrew gadgets, it's surprisingly easy to bottle your own cocktails.
Growing up, my imagined life as a musician was something along the lines of me lounging in a Learjet en route to a swelling outdoor amphitheatre on a dazzling summer's eve.
In a sea of neon-lit clubs slinging new-fangled, cavity-inducing shooters topped with cream, blue goo and flames, there are few cocktails still considered classics.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Negroni is one blushing beauty of a cocktail. A seemingly simple combination of gin, Campari ...
At good cocktail bars, bartenders tend to use only fresh ingredients, with carefully sculpted ice and intricately measured alcohol proportions. These ...
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year -- or simply aren't a cocktail geek -- you know that the hottest trend to hit the mixology scene is barrel-aged cocktails.
Want to show Dad some extra appreciation this Father's Day? Play bartender this Sunday and make him a cocktail to go with that dinner you're planning....
As you can imagine, a Campari event at a burlesque club with its red hued lighting coupled with the seductively red and divinely delicious cocktails had us swooning all night.
Who says a good cocktail needs a dozen obscure ingredients? Some of the most enduring and popular recipes are actually some of the shortest and easies...
As the weather warms, we shed our jackets, open the windows, and we search for a new spring cocktail. This spring we've been craving something refres...
All the nail-biting wins and heart-breaking buzzer-beaters have taken a toll on your body and psyche. You deserve a well-made drink for your tireless armchair cheerleading.
There are too many places in Barcelona to put them all in a slide show. Here are a few great spots to go to Find. Eat. and Drink. This is where chefs...
While I muddle through the planning of this 50th birthday, I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've learned from the woman I consider to be one of the best party-givers around.