Three cocktail recipes using this season’s produce from top mixologists and locals alike
These days, toasts are happening in backyards, not bars. We’ve scoured the best recipes using this season’s produce from top mixologists and locals alike.
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Crystals offer a new way to infuse your favorite cocktail
Infusing wellness into cocktails becomes alluringly easy to do with a brand-new cocktail mixing set from luxury spirituality brand Glacce.
The 12 Cocktails of Christmas: Bring a little extra “spirit” to your holiday cheer
You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas — well why not add a little extra “spirit” to them with these expertly crafted mixed drinks, all of which can only be found here in San Diego.
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Animae intros with a striking cocktail program
When it comes to the waterfront’s swankiest newcomer, Animae, rest assured that the cocktail menu is unlike anything previously seen in San Diego. The restaurant, which sits on the ground floor of the soaring Pacific Gate by Bosa building, is the latest effort from the Puffer Malarkey Collective.
Let’s Get Figgy
Kentucky Fig Fizz A modern spin on The Old Fashioned Posted on August 8, 2019 Anyone who knows me knows I have a love affair with the South. I love the beautiful grassy lawns, ivy covered walls, and the endless mounds of hydrangeas that flank stately Colonial-style homes with oversized front porches. The sense of…
Blooming Beverages
Blooming Beverages San Diego’s beverage scene is feeling vernal Posted on April 12, 2019 “Florals for spring! Groundbreaking.” Every time I think about floral-themed anything and the coming of spring, I’m reminded of this line, hissed by Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. Though she meant it to be snarky, it…
Facing East
Realm of the 52 Remedies Posted on March 4, 2019 San Diego is officially having a cocktail moment. From the inventive and refreshing cocktail list at Jeune et Jolie to the decadent mall speakeasy that is Raised by Wolves, the past year has brought a spate of openings that have breathed new life into the…
Joie de Verre
Joie de Verre Capturing a love of France in a glass Posted on February 12, 2019 French culture has captured the minds of Americans for centuries. Whether it’s being wistful for the writing salons of Paris, enjoying decadent butter-laden cuisine, sampling some of the world’s best wines, or lusting after the latest runway fashions, there’s…
Savvy Sips
Savvy Sips San Diego’s bar scene is crafting up cocktails that are low on booze, not flavor Posted on November 15, 2018 When it comes to drink trends, bartenders are constantly reinventing the wheel to stay on top of the game. One offshoot of the craft cocktail movement that both bartenders and consumers find themselves…
Covo La Jolla
Covo La Jolla: Prestige on Prospect Posted on May 1, 2018 One of Prospect Street’s poshest locales has been given new life, going from a high-end dining palace to a multi-use venue designed to bring both luxury and utility to downtown La Jolla. That combo private-event space, lounge, and coffee shop goes by the handle…
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A Sweet Surplus
A Sweet Surplus Couple uses excess wine grapes in new product Posted on January 16, 2018 It can be easy to take for granted the natural bounty we have available here in the Golden State. One enterprising local couple wants to ensure that we are both aware of what we consume and where it comes…
My Favorite Valentien
My Favorite Valentien Posted on December 1, 2017 For more than a decade, before terms like “slow food” and “farm-to-table” became delightfully commonplace, The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ gourmet enclave, A.R. Valentien, adhered to both principles, thanks to the devotion of Jeff Jackson, the restaurant’s executive chef and renaissance gastronome. Jackson was one of the…
Manhattan of La Jolla
Manhattan of La Jolla Posted on March 10, 2017 Few San Diego restaurants are built to last. Today’s dining public can be a fickle lot. Current foodie culture dictates eateries from white-linen hotspots to coffee shop mainstays follow every fad that comes along and continually renovate simply to maintain a respectable level of patronage. This…
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