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January 2008 - Posts

Riesling Rocks: A grape that leaves no stone unturned

by Thor Iverson | January 28, 2008

AN ACQUAINTANCE of mine once made a personal study of the great vineyards of Germany. His methodology: put whatever stones or soil he found there into his mouth, taste, and compare. Maybe he was part chicken and had some sort of vestigial gizzard, but... Read More »

Filed under: Wine, Life, Night

Popular Science: Molecular mixology takes center stage at STIX

by Sara Faith Alterman | January 28, 2008

YOUR SEVENTH-GRADE chemistry class is probably the last thing on your mind when you head out the door on a Friday night. After all, who bellies up to a bar thinking, "I'm parched! Liquid nitrogen sounds fabulous right now!"? You may change... Read More »

Filed under: Life, Liquid, Night, venue:STIX

Twist: Pure and simple

by Heather Bouzan | January 28, 2008

WE'RE ALL FOR patriotism. So when we heard about a new American take on gin - historically considered a British spirit - developed by Philadelphia Distilling (incidentally, Pennsylvania's first craft distillery since Prohibition), we rummaged... Read More »

Filed under: Liquid, venue:Globe Bar and Cafe, venue:Eastern Standard, venue:Vox Populi, venue:BLM Wine + Spirits

The Dating Game: Every wine has its year

by Thor Iverson | January 08, 2008

MY DINING companion looked up from the wine list, perplexed. "But it's supposed to be a great vintage." "Yes, it is. Which is why you shouldn't order it." He dropped the list on the table, exasperated. "Did anyone ever... Read More »

Filed under: Wine, Life, SAN home, Night, Restaurants

Get Well Soon: Maybe you can with one of these cocktails

by Sara Faith Alterman | January 08, 2008

IT'S INEVITABLE this time of year - freezing winds bluster, slush carpets the sidewalk, and snow dusts your shoulders each morning on your way to work. Someday in the very near future, you're going to get sick. And when you do, you'll probably... Read More »

Filed under: Life, Liquid, Night

Twist: Coming soon to a bar near you

by Heather Bouzan | January 08, 2008

NEW YEAR, new cocktail. We're looking ahead, dying to discover what we'll be sipping in 2008. We went to Kevin Murphy, bar manager at Excelsior (272 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.426.7878), for answers. Make-your-own mixers : "One of the best... Read More »

Filed under: Life, Liquid, Night