Tao Night Club in the Venetian Hotel is amazingly decorated with an Asian theme. Think lots of candles and lots of Buddhas, kinda like a Temple. This three-story behemoth of a club was ranked one of the top 100 bars and clubs in the US for 2007. (The photo above is from the balcony. Nice view!)… Read more
Don’t wait another 4 years to try this combo of gin, sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier and fresh lime juice! It is a great way to enjoy this extra day.
Ingredients
2 oz gin
½ oz sweet vermouth
½ oz Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake and strain into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.… Read more
The Franciscan is a San Francisco classic located right in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. I feel it has the best food, views and martinis on the Wharf.
The Franciscan Crab Restaurant… Read more
We found this on Boing Boing, a diagram for the cooking chicken or duck in beer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go into cooking times or temperatures (it suggests a “small flame”). As long as you cook your poultry to 170 F, it should be just fine.
Chinese Diagram: Cooking chicken with beer [BoingBoing]… Read more
Reader Jen alerted us that it’s National Margarita Day! This was the first I had heard of it and can find little written, but why not? The Margarita is a classic, so let’s celebrate it.
Thanks, Jen!
Ingredients
1 ½ oz tequila
½ oz triple sec
1 oz lime juice or sweet & sour
Bar Salt
Lime squeeze (garnish)
Instructions
In a shaker with ice combine tequila, triple sec, & lime juice. Shake well a … Read more
Great spot on the 101 in Marin where Sausalito and Mill Valley meet. It is a classic American roadhouse with a NorCal twist. Lots of wood, leather and stuffed animals on the walls. Plus it has great food and greater martinis!
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Robert from gigfy.com, which stands for “Guinness is Good for You,” sends us the Trojan Horse. A simple mixed drink of Guinness Stout and cola, this a popular summertime drink in the UK and Northern Ireland and is a great way to add some “refreshment” to your Guinness.
Ingredients
½ pint Guinness Stout
½ pint cola (Pepsi or Coke)
Instructions
Pour the Guinness into a pint glass or beer mug. Top with the cola.… Read more
This week’s video is a cheeky European commercial starring George Clooney. Martini vermouth is the subject of this swanky episode.
Enjoy!
Martini… Read more
For the 2nd year in a row, Pernod-Ricard has created a tasty cocktail for each of the best picture nominees. Perfect for your Oscar party
The June-Go Citrus Splash
(Created in honor of the Academy Award-nominated film Juno.)
Instructions
1 part Malibu Mango Rum
1 part Malibu Pineapple Rum
Fill with orange juice
Ingredients
Combine ingredients in a highball glass over ice.
Recipe & photo credit: Malibu Rum
Killer Coco Chai
(Created in honor … Read more
A beautiful spot on the Sausalito Marina just off of Bridgeway with good food, large Martinis, and incredible views. Highly recommended at sunset.
The Spinnaker… Read more
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