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Trick or Treat my little friends
Here in New Orleans Halloween gives boys and girls the chance to dress like girls and boys… And witches, devils, naughty school girls and the like. Let’s not forget the occasional political character. In costume of course. What other city offers tours of cemeteries?
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Notes on Chris…
The Mint Julep dates back to the very early 1800’s as a medicinal cocktail. In 1820 it became a true cocktail which spread from the Southern states across the nation. It stayed popular for about 50 years and then began to slowly fade away as Levitra low price other drinks became known. My first taste of a cocktail […]
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Sweet Adelaide, genesis of a classic
I wanted to create a cocktail for the Sweet gals to celebrate their first departure from NOLA. I thought of the women that would be taking this cruise so I did something that would fit in as light and refreshing to pair with all of th cialis cheapest e spicy and rich food that we serve in […]
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Have a Hissy Fit this Valentine’s Day
“I’m glad Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year,” an out-of-town friend said, “I don’t have to watch everyone else in my office get flowers.” Every few years in New Orleans we don’t concern ourselves with making Valentine’s plans. We have Mardi Gras. <!–more–>This weekend kicks off the unofficial threshold of intense Carnival Time (it […]
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THE Essential Bartender, Dale DeGroff
How fortunate are we that Dale DeGroff chose bartending as his career. We all have Dale to thank for bringing back fresh juices and mixers to this country.
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SERIAL MONOGAMIST
I love a theme. In thinking about some of the most fun nights in my life I always remember the cocktails.
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The Most Important Cocktail… er, Day of the Year
All of the talk and debating ends on Tuesday. Some of us will be happy with the outcome and others will not be easily consoled.
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How Lu Found Herself Behind Bars
I’d like to introduce myself, Lu Brow, Bar Chef at the Swizzle Stick Bar.