Time to Double Down for Hemingway’s ‘Papa Doble’
“That drink looks a little too girly for me,” my dad said, as I begged him to take a sip of my …
Bistrotheque: Brunch and Cocktails for #Instagramers
I admit it: the hipsters know where to brunch in London. Bistrotheque at 23–27 Wadeson Street in E2 is a part of …
Nordic Bar: After 6 Years in London It Lost Its Accent
“Morten Harket is my dad. A-ha!” “The exhaust on my Volvo is very warm.” “Do these ring any bells?” I asked the …
Three Bells: Did I Mention I Love Airport Bars?
I may have mentioned once or twice that I love airport bars. Unfortunately today I was not preparing for a new adventure …
Hangover: Do You Have a Good Cure?
A big glass of water at the end of an indulgent night usually sets me right the next day. If I’ve missed …
Cocktail: What Is It? Your Thoughts Appreciated!
What is a cocktail? Well, my husband seems pretty clear on what is *not* a cocktail. “A shandy is not a cocktail,” …
To Have and Have Another: I MUST Have This Hemingway Cocktail Companion
I have always had a crush on Ernest Hemingway. He was a man’s man, with all that hunting and fishing and war …
Margaritaville Atlantic City: Time for a Change in Latitude
Gambling and boozing: what could go wrong? If singer Jimmy Buffett’s new Margaritaville complex in Atlantic City is anything like his rockin’ …
Eclipse: 26 Floors Above the Med and Barcelona
I have one regret about my trip to Barcelona. I didn’t go to Eclipse. The bar at the W Hotel in Barcelona …
Bluebird Chelsea: Bright and Airy, No Feeling Caged Here
King’s Road is littered with hotspots for a cocktail or two, but I think I may have found a new favourite location. …