Liquid

March 2009 - Posts

Wine on a dime

by Thor Iverson | March 20, 2009

Is cheap ever chic? If so, this would be the season. Alcohol has long been fairly recession-proof (who doesn’t need strong drink in hard times?), but not this go-around. Wineries, stores, restaurants... they’re all feeling the pinch. And so, most likely... Read More »

Filed under: Grapes, venue:Bin Ends

Veg out

by Sara Faith Alterman | March 20, 2009

Cocktails are one of the only affordable self-pampering indulgences we have left in this terrible economy. Who can splurge on a car or a spa vacation or a pony right now? Most of us are freaking out because we have no money. But multi-taskers have reason... Read More »

Filed under: Liquid, venue:Ten Tables, venue:OM, venue:Christina’s Spice & Specialty Foods, venue:Rendezvous, venue:Sensing

The Glass Is Always Greener...

by Sara Faith Alterman | March 09, 2009

Do some good while you’re doing some good drinking by enjoying your favorite libation in 100 percent recycled glassware from West Elm ( www.westelm.com ). The greenhued carafes ($12) and tumblers ($5.50) are perfect for entertaining even your most ecoconscious... Read More »

Filed under: Gadget

Bittersweet Symphony

by Sara Faith Alterman | March 09, 2009

We’re still bitter. Let me explain. Last summer, we wrote an insider piece on bitters that seems, in hindsight, to have been fueled by ESP. Bitters are finally starting to enjoy a tenure in the mainstream cocktail spotlight — which is confusing, because... Read More »

Filed under: Liquid

Put The Zing Back Into Spring

by Thor Iverson | March 09, 2009

It’s spring in New Zealand. (What? No it’s not! Can’t you read a map?) No, I insist. A young country — geologically and historically — New Zealand’s wine scene reflects its people: open, friendly, and uncomplicated. It’s a tiny place, but its mark on... Read More »

Filed under: Grapes, venue:Cambridge Wine & Spirits, venue:Martignetti Liquors